In Carousel Boutique, Rarity was currently gathering fabric for her new gown for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Rarity: Oh, Opalescence. Can't you just picture it? Moi, stepping out in a stunning new gown at the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!

Rarity's cat Opalescence was sleeping on the piece of fabric that Rarity needed as Rarity swipes it off making Opal fall to the floor as she let's out a meow and walks to where she sees another piece of fabric that she can sleep on. That meow however made Rarity think that her cat is talking about her.

Rarity: Why, yes! I did make it myself. Thank you so much for asking.

Opal then sleeps on another piece of fabric as Rarity also grabs that piece of fabric and starts sewing while Opal let's out a small growl.

Rarity: Oh, Opal, of course you can help me. Thank you.

Rarity puts Opal on a nearby counter and makes her hold a pin cushion which she just let out an annoyed meow.

Rarity: What's that? You want to help me more? Oh, aren't you the sweetest thing?

Rarity then makes Opal hold a ton of objects that she needed which included a bunch of yarn, some scissors, glue, and measuring tape which she meowed at and Opal had to balance in order to carry all of the supplies.

Rarity: Careful now. Don't move. This shouldn't take long at all. 

Meanwhile, outside of Carousel Boutique, Twilight and (Y/N) were walking towards the boutique together.

(Y/N): So what are you going to see Rarity for again, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: I'm hoping Rarity can fix a button on my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Twilight opens her saddlebag to reveal a red dress in it.

(Y/N): Huh. No offense Twilight, but are you sure you want to wear that? It looks kind of plain to me.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, I'm sure.

(Y/N): You know you could also ask Rarity to make you a dress for the gala. I actually came to see if she could make me a suit for the gala.

Twilight Sparkle: Really?

(Y/N): Yeah, I know nothing about fashion and if there's one pony in Ponyville who does, it's Rarity.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, that is true. Anyways, we're here.

Twilight and (Y/N) then enter Carousel Boutique and they both looked around to see that she wasn't inside.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh? That's weird. Aren't these her normal business hours?

(Y/N): Yeah, but she's not here. Maybe she's working on something upstairs.

(Y/N) and Twilight walk upstairs and opened the door to Rarity's workroom to see her working on a dress while wearing red glasses.

(Y/N): Hey Rarity.

Rarity: Shh!

(Y/N): Oh sorry.

Twilight Sparkle: Can't you see she's trying to concentrate?

(Y/N): Yeah. I guess I was right when I said that she's working on a dress.

Twilight Sparkle: I wonder what it's for.

(Y/N): I don't know, maybe it's something big.

Rarity got annoyed with both of them talking a bit too loud as she stopped focusing on the dress and turned towards (Y/N) and Twilight with a forced smile.

Rarity: Is there something I can help you with?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, so very sorry to trouble you, Rarity, but I need a quick favor. Could you please fix the button for me? It's my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Twilight shows her dress to Rarity who just gasps

Rarity: Oh, no, no, no! You can't wear this. . . old thing. You need a glamorous new outfit for the Gala and I'll make it for you. No problem at all. It will be my pleasure!

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, that's really sweet of you to offer, Rarity, but I can't let you do that. It would be so much work. This dress is fine.

Rarity: Twilight Sparkle. I insist on making you a new dress.

Twilight Sparkle: But. . .

Rarity: Not another word! I won't take no for an answer.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case. . . thank you for your generosity, Rarity. Knowing your handiwork, I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful.

(Y/N): See? I told you.

Rarity: Also, what brings you here (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Oh, that's right. I came to ask if you could make me a suit for the Grand Galloping Gala Rarity.

Rarity: Of course darling! You can leave it to me to make you the perfect and most stunning suit for you for the Gala.

(Y/N): Thanks Rarity, if there's anypony that I can rely on to make a great suit for the Gala, it's you since you're the best making such wonderful clothes.

Rarity blushes at the compliment.

Rarity: Why thank you darling.

???: Look out below!

Everypony heard a familiar voice from above as it gained their attention. Rainbow Dash then crashes through the roof and lands on (Y/N).

(Y/N): Ow! Again?!

Rainbow Dash: *nervous chuckle* Sorry (Y/N). New trick. Didn't quite work.

Rainbow Dash got off of (Y/n) as he starts to use his magic to seal up the hole that Rainbow Dash made in the roof and soon enough, it looked good as new. Rarity then takes at good look at Rainbow Dash before gasping.

Rarity: Hmm. . . Idea! I'll make you an outfit for the Gala too, Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Outfit for the what now?

Rarity: I'll make one for you and you and all of you. Oh! And of course Pinkie, Applejack and Fluttershy too. Oh, and when I'm done, we can hold our very own fashion show!

Twilight Sparkle: What a great idea! If you're sure you can handle it.

(Y/N): Yeah, Rarity. I mean we all appreciate your generosity, but you don't have to overwork yourself like this.

Rarity: Oh, it'll be a little bit of work, but it will be a wonderful boost for my business. Plus, fun!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, I love fun things.

(Y/N): Well, if you say so Rarity. We'd all appreciate it.

Rarity: Then it's settled. We'll have a fashion show starring us!

Rainbow Dash: So all you have to do is make a different, stunning, original, amazing outfit for six mares and a suit for one stallion in just a few days?

Rarity: Oh Rainbow Dash, you make it sound as if it's going to be hard.

(Y/N): You know Rarity, I may not be good at sewing, but I'm willing to help you out with any supplies that you need.

Rarity: Really? You want to help me?

(Y/N): Of course, why not? Besides, there is no way that you could possibly handle all of this alone. So I'm willing to stay and help you out with all of the outfits Rarity.

Rarity smiled at that.

Rarity: Thank you darling, in fact I will accept your help right now.

(Y/N): Alright then. Where do we start?

(Y/N) and Rarity then got to work while Twilight and Rainbow Dash left to do their own things and as they were working, out of nowhere Rarity began to sing.

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Rarity: ♪ Thread by thread, stitching it together ♪

♪ Twilight's dress, cutting out the pattern snip by snip ♪

♪ Making sure the fabric folds nicely ♪

♪ It's the perfect color and so hip ♪

♪ Always gotta keep in mind my pacing ♪

♪ Making sure the clothes' correctly facing ♪

♪ I'm stitching Twilight's dress ♪ 

♪ Yard by yard, fussing on the details ♪ 

♪ Jewel neckline, don't you know a stitch in time saves nine? ♪ 

♪ Make her something perfect to inspire ♪ 

♪ Even though she hates formal attire ♪ 

♪ Gotta mind those intimate details ♪ 

♪ Even though she's more concerned with sales ♪ 

♪ It's Applejack's new dress ♪ 

♪ Dressmaking's easy, for Pinkie Pie something pink ♪ 

♪ Fluttershy something breezy ♪

♪ Blend color and form, ♪

Rarity then stops for a second to ask Opal something. 

Rarity: Do you think it looks cheesy? 

♪ Something brash, perhaps quite fetching ♪ 

♪ Hook and eye, couldn't you just simply die? ♪ 

♪ Making sure it fits forelock and crest ♪ 

♪ Don't forget some magic in the dress ♪ 

♪ Even though it rides high on the flank ♪ 

♪ Rainbow won't look like a tank ♪ 

I'm stitching Rainbow's dress ♪ 

♪ Piece by piece, snip by snip ♪ 

♪ Croup, dock, haunch, shoulders, hip ♪

♪ Thread by thread, primmed and pressed ♪

♪ Yard by yard, never stressed ♪

♪ And that's the art of the dress! ♪

Rarity then heard someone applauding as she turned around to see it was (Y/N) who had an impressed look on his face.

(Y/N): Rarity, that was just beautiful.

Rarity blushed a little at (Y/N)'s compliment.

Rarity: Why, thank you darling. Now let us get back to work.

(Y/N): Right.

It's been a few days as (Y/N) helped Rarity out with her making the dresses for her friends by getting her the right supplies that she needs. Eventually, Rarity finished working on the outfits for their friends as she asked (Y/N) to get them to come over so they can see the dresses.

(Y/N) went over to each of the girls' places and told them to come to Carousel Boutique to see their finished dresses. Soon they all arrived at the boutique and knocked on the front door which is opened by Rarity who look excited.

Rarity: Come in everypony! But first please, close your eyes and follow me.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Surprises! Yay!

The Mane 6 did as they were told as they kept following the sound of Rarity's voice and she lead them to her workroom. 

Rarity: That's it. Keep them closed. Don't look. Okay, you can look now!

The Mane 6 open their eyes and they all let out a gasp to the the dresses made for the mares and the suit made for (Y/N). As Rarity goes to present each outfit, her cat Opal was happily playing around with them.

Rarity: These are your new outfits. What do you think of your old duds now, Applejack? Pretty swanky, are they not? 

Applejack dress was western themed as it came with a pair of green boots with red and white trimming and a band around the base of the boot, a green collar with an apple at the center, a hat similar to hers with a pair of apples on it, a green dress with a white band separating the dress from brown tassels, and a series of apples on the white band.

Rarity: And Twilight! I made this dress for you and I designed each outfit theme to perfectly reflect each pony's unique personality. 

Twilight's dress was a blue cape with a light blue saddle and stars that were either white and blue all over it and a star earring with another star at the center of the neck.

Rarity: Oh, it took me forever to get the colors right on this one, Rainbow Dash, but I did it. Oh, and it turned out beautiful, don't you think? 

Rainbow Dash's dress had a pair of gold sandals for her front hooves and wrapped around her legs, it also had a pearl necklace with grapes at the center, a pair of olive branches that rested on the head, and a rainbow colored dress with white puffy lining like a cloud.

Rarity: I know you are going to love yours, Fluttershy. It just sings spring! 

Fluttershy's dress had a pair of green sandals like Rainbow Dash's with green vine looking ribbons wrapped around the legs, a green neck adornment with a large blue butterfly at the center and one for her ear, and a flowing green dress with flowers in it.

Rarity: And Pinkie Pie, look! Pink! Your favorite! 

Pinkie's dress had a pair of pink shoes with white and light blue striped ribbons, a white hat with light blue lining it and a yellow button with pink frills on it, a pink bow tie holding a saddle striped white and light blue with white frills in front, on the back of it were light pink frills, dark pink frills, a white train with candy lining the base and a pink dress with a light blue ribbon following the base.

Rarity: And finally (Y/N), here is your suit! It will make you look stunningly handsome along with the little hat accessory that I added! 

(Y/N)'s suit was a (F/C) tuxedo with gold linings and cuff links, with a white undershirt, a black bowtie, a pair of (F/C) formal shoes, and it came with a (F/C) top hat that had his Cutie Mark symbol on it.

Rarity: Aren't they all amazing?

There was a long pause as the Mane 6 stared at the dresses while Rarity was waiting for their answers with a huge smile on her face. (Y/N) was the first to react as he got an excited look and rushed over to his outfit.

(Y/N): Rarity. . . I. . . this is just. . . amazing! I love what you did with my suit! It's perfect.

When Rarity heard (Y/N)'s comment she grew a very huge smile to him before looking at the rest of the mares who were quiet for a bit.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow. . . they're. . .

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, they're. . .

Applejack: They sure are. . . somethin'.

Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Something.

Pinkie Pie: I love something! Something is my favorite!

Fluttershy: It's. . . nice.

(Y/N) looked over to the five with a raised eyebrow as he couldn't tell whether they liked or disliked the dresses.

(Y/N): Um, you girls alright?

Rarity: Indeed. What's the matter? Don't you like them?

Twilight Sparkle: They're very nice. . .

Applejack: And we're plumb grateful 'cause you worked so hard on them.

Twilight and Applejack were trying to force compliments until Rainbow Dash decided to be blunt.

Rainbow Dash: Mine's just not as cool as I was imagining.

Twilight and Applejack then glared at her.

Rainbow Dash: What? She asked.

Twilight Sparkle: I guess what we're all saying is that they're just not what we had in mind.

(Y/N) then walked up beside Rarity with a confused look.

(Y/N): Do you girls really not like these dresses? I mean, Rarity worked hard on these and I personally think that you all would look beautiful in them.

The five blushed when (Y/N) said that before shaking it away.

Twilight Sparkle: Well we all do still think they're really good dresses, but there are some things we probably wished that Rarity could've added or taken away.

The other girls nodded and agreed with Twilight on that.

Rarity: *sighs* That's okay. That's okay. Not a problem. There's plenty more where that came from. They were only a first pass. You're my friends and I want you to be one hundred and ten percent satisfied. Not to worry, I'll redo them.

Fluttershy: Oh, Rarity. You don't have to do that. They're fine.

Rarity: I want them to be better than just fine. I want you to think they're absolutely perfect.

Applejack: Are you sure? I mean, we wouldn't wanna impose.

Rarity: Oh it's no imposition. Really, I insist.

(Y/N): Well. . . if you insist on remaking the dresses then I'll still help you out with making them.

Rarity: This is exactly what I want (Y/N). I want you all to be a hundred percent satisfied with what I make for you.

Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case. . . thank you again, Rarity.

As the mares leave, Rarity has a forced smile on her face until they all leave and she sighs.

Rarity: What have I gotten myself into?

(Y/N) then goes beside Rarity and pats her on the back.

(Y/N): Don't worry Rarity, like you said you want to make our friends happy, so that's exactly what I'm going to help you do.

Rarity just smiles and blushes at (Y/N).

Rarity: Thank you darling. Now let us improve these dresses that our friends need for the Gala.

(Y/N) nodded as they both get back to work on making new and improved dresses for the girls.

Later on, Rarity was working on another dress as (Y/N) gave her more materials that she requested for and right now here mane looks messed up which gave (Y/N) a worried look on his face.

(Y/N): Are you alright Rarity? You look stressed.

Rarity: Don't worry darling I am completely fine, but thank you for asking.

Just then, Fluttershy shows up which both (Y/N) and Rarity take notice of.

Fluttershy: Hello? You wanted to see me, Rarity?

Rarity: Fluttershy! Your new-new gown's ready. I completely revised it and I know you're going to love it.

Rarity, (Y/N), and Fluttershy were now in a new room where Fluttershy is looking at the new dress she's wearing and it almost looked the exact same as the one from before.

(Y/N): So, what do you think Fluttershy?

Fluttershy puts on a forced smile.

Fluttershy: I. . . love it.

Rarity: Oh, you're just saying that.

Fluttershy: No, no. I do. It's. . . nice.

Rarity: "Nice"?

Fluttershy: Nice.

Rarity: If you don't like it, you should just tell me.

Fluttershy: Oh, but I do like it.

Rarity: Like it or love it?

(Y/N): Rarity. . .

Fluttershy: Um. . . both?

Rarity: Which is it?

(Y/N): Rarity, there's no need to. . .

Rarity: Please, Fluttershy just tell me what you really think.

Fluttershy: No, that's okay. . .

Rarity: Tell me.

Rarity was pressuring Fluttershy to the point where she backed her up to a wall while looking down at her. (Y/N) facehooved at Rarity's demands.

Rarity: Tell me!

Fluttershy: I. . . like it. . .

Rarity: Tell me, tell me, tell-me-tell-me-tell-me-

(Y/N) covered Rarity's mouth with his hoof to get her to stop pressuring Fluttershy and he just sighs before turning to Fluttershy.

(Y/N): Just tell us your personal opinion, Fluttershy.

Fluttershy: Okay. Since you really want to know. . . *deep inhale* the armscye's tight, the middy collar doesn't go with the shawl lapel, the hems are clearly machine-stitched, the pleats are uneven, the fabric looks like toile, you used a backstitch here when it clearly called for a topstitch or maybe a traditional blanket stitch, and the overdesign is reminiscent of prêt-à-porter and not true French haute couture.

(Y/N) and Rarity were both speechless at all of what she said.

Fluttershy: But, uh. . . you know. . . um, whatever you want to do is fine.

(Y/N) and Rarity simply jaw dropped at that whole explanation and they didn't know how to react.

Rarity is now currently making Twilight's as she is requesting what she wants on her outfit and (Y/N)'s writing it down on a notepad.

Twilight Sparkle: Now, the stars on my belt need to be technically accurate. Orion has three stars on his belt, not four.

Rarity then begins to sing once again.

https://youtu.be/ZFEZD5t2HRU

Rarity: ♪ Stitch by stitch, stitching it together ♪

♪ Deadline looms, don't you know the client's always right? ♪

♪ Even if my fabric choice was perfect ♪

♪ Gotta get them all done by tonight ♪

♪ Pinkie Pie, that color's too obtrusive ♪

♪ Wait until you see it in the light ♪

♪ I'm sewing them together! ♪

Pinkie Pie: Don't you think my gown would be more "me" with some lollipops?

(Y/N): Lollipops?! But that would. . .

Pinkie Pie: Balloons?

Rarity: Well. . .

Pinkie Pie: Do it!

Rarity: ♪ Hour by hour, one more change ♪

♪ I'm sewing them together, take great pains ♪

♪ Fluttershy, you're putting me in a bind ♪

♪ Rainbow Dash, what is on your mind? ♪

♪ Oh my gosh, there's simply not much time ♪

♪ Don't forget, Applejack's duds must shine ♪

♪ Dressmaking's easy, every customer's call ♪

♪ Brings a whole new revision ♪

♪ Have to pick up the pace, still hold to my vision ♪

Twilight then shows a chart to both Rarity and (Y/N) about the constellations she wants on her dress.

Twilight Sparkle: That constellation is Canis Major, not Minor.

(Y/N) and Rarity looked at each other with a raised eyebrow at that description and Fluttershy shows a picture to both of them of what she wants in her dress.

Fluttershy: French haute couture, please.

(Y/N) nods and he runs to get some fabric that Rarity would need to make that kind of dress.

(Y/N) and Rarity are now talking with Applejack about what she wants in her dress.

Applejack: What if it rains? Galoshes!

Rarity and (Y/N) get a conflicted look at that.

They then are continuing to design Pinkie Pie's dress for what she wants.

Pinkie Pie: More balloons! Oh no, that's too many balloons. More candy! Oh, less candy. Oh wait, I know. Streamers!

Rarity: Streamers?

Pinkie Pie: Whose dress is this?

(Y/N): *sighs* Yours. So yes we'll put streamers on it.

(Y/N) then moved on to Rainbow Dash's dress as Rainbow Dash is just leaning on the desk not saying anything while (Y/N) and Rarity look at her.

Rainbow Dash: What?

Rarity: Aren't you going to tell me to change something too?

Rainbow Dash: No, I just want my dress to be cool.

Rarity: Do you not like the color?

Rainbow Dash: The color's fine, just make it cooler.

Rarity: Do you not like the shape?

Rainbow Dash: The shapes fine.

(Y/N): Okay. . . so what are looking for exactly?

Rainbow Dash: Just make the whole thing. . . you know, cooler. It needs to be about twenty percent cooler.

Rarity just leans her head on the mannequin in distress while (Y/N) just facehooved.

(Y/N): What kind of description is that?

Rainbow Dash: Twenty percent cooler. That's all I'm asking for. 

Pinkie Pie: ♪ All we ever want is indecision ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ All we really like is what we know ♪

Twilight Sparkle: ♪ Gotta balance style with adherence ♪

Fluttershy: ♪ Making sure we make a good appearance ♪

Applejack: ♪ Even if you simply have to fudge it ♪

Mane 5: ♪ Make sure that it stays within our budget ♪

Rarity: ♪ Got to overcome intimidation ♪

♪ Remember, it's all in the presentation! ♪

♪ Piece by piece, snip by snip ♪

♪ Croup, dock, haunch, shoulders, hip ♪

♪ Bolt by bolt, primmed and pressed ♪

♪ Yard by yard, always stressed ♪

♪ And that's the art of the dress! ♪

Rarity then falls to the ground exhausted as she hasn't slept for days which (Y/N) noticed and he ran up to her.

(Y/N): Rarity, are you alright?!

Rarity: Oh, (Y/N). These are the ugliest dresses I've ever made.

(Y/N) looks at the new dresses that Rarity made and when he sees them, he cringes extremely hard in disgust.

(Y/N): *nervous laugh* Well look on the bright side, the suit that you made for me could make up for these. . . dresses.

(Y/N) said this with a fake smile to try and cheer Rarity up, but she didn't smile back.

Rarity: *sighs* Thank you for all of your help anyway (Y/N). I really appreciate it.

(Y/N): No problem Rarity. I'll go get the girls to show them their new and. . . not improved in my opinion. . . dresses.

(Y/N) then leaves the boutique to get the rest of the Mane 7 and he brings them back for them to look over their dress. Every time (Y/N) took the sight of the dresses he couldn't help, but cringe at the sight of them. Opal then walks up next to where (Y/N) is standing near the dresses as she swiped and gagged at the new dresses.

(Y/N): You agree with me on this too, don't you?

Opal simply let's out a meow at that to give a yes.

Rarity: Okay. I did exactly what each of you asked for. Now don't hold back. Let me know what you really think.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my!

Fluttershy: It's. . . perfect!

Rainbow Dash: It's cool!

Applejack: Why, they're the best duds I ever did see.

Mane 5: It's exactly what I asked for!

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, Rarity. And you too (Y/N) since you helped out with this.

(Y/N): I-It was no sweat. (Thoughts) Even though those are the most disgusting looking dresses I've ever seen in my life.

Pinkie Pie: Are you as happy with them as we are? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Rarity: Well, I'm. . . happy that all of you are happy. I'm just relieved to finally be done.

Suddenly, the door burst open and Spike enters the store before catching his breath.

Spike: You are never gonna believe this! You've heard of Hoity Toity?

Twilight Sparkle: The bigwig fashion hotshot in Canterlot?

Spike: Uh-huh. He heard about your fashion show. Well, maybe I happened to mention it to him. . . he's coming here all the way from Canterlot to see your work, Rarity!

Applejack: Whoa, Nelly! You could sell a ton o' dresses to this guy. Your business will be boomin'!

Most of the Mane 7 agrees with that except for (Y/N) who had a worried look on his face.

Rarity: Hoity Toity? He's coming here? To see THESE dresses?

Spike: Yep! Get ready for all of your dreams to come true.

Rarity then had an extremely worried look on her face which (Y/N) noticed as he thought to himself.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) This is bad! If somepony like Hoity Toity sees the girls in dresses like these, then it will a disaster for Rarity. Her entire fashion could even be ruined. How can I defuse this situation?

(Y/N) was sweating a little at the thought of how this will all turn out, until he got an idea in his mind.

(Y/N): (Thoughts) This may be risky and my friends may get mad at me for this, but it's the only way.

It is now night time and many ponies showed up for the fashion show that Rarity prepared. A stage and a walkway had been set right up in front of Carousel Boutique. In the backstage, (Y/N) was wearing the original Gala suit Rarity made for him and he looked at the new dress that the others were wearing. . . and they looked absolutely ridiculous.

(Y/N) sighs that his friends actually like those dresses and he goes to the curtains to see the audience and so many ponies were attending the show. Rarity also peeked out of the curtains alongside (Y/N) and she saw somepony in the audience that made her extremely worried.

Rarity: *gasps* There he is!

(Y/N) then looks to where Rarity is looking and he sees an Earth pony with a phthalo bluish gray coat, a light sapphire bluish gray mane and tail with light grey stripes, his Cutie Mark is a paper fan and he is wearing purple shades over his eyes and a fancy-looking dress collar. This was one of Equestria's famous fashion critics, Hoity Toity.

(Y/N) and Rarity then hid back behind the curtains and Rarity starts to hyperventilate.

(Y/N): So that's Hoity Toity?

Rarity: Yes. I don't what to do (Y/N). Sure my friends like the dresses, but will he?! Maybe he will, maybe he won't! I don't know!

(Y/N) then puts his hooves on Rarity's shoulders to stop.

(Y/N): Rarity! Calm down! Take deep breaths!

Rarity did exactly what she was told as she started to calm down by the second.

(Y/N): *sighs* I probably should've said this to our friends when I had the chance, but they look horrible. I know you wanted to keep our friends happy Rarity, but their the ones who were overcritical about the dresses you made for them previously. They should've been more appreciative of what you worked so hard on Rarity that it led to this.

Rarity: Maybe so, but what now? How can we not let Hoity Toity see those dresses?

(Y/N): I've got an idea, but. . . it may anger our friends a little bit. But it's the only way I can help you out Rarity.

Rarity nods at that and then all of a sudden the lights dimmed which made her squeal.

Rarity: What's wrong with the lights?! Oh, yes! That means the show's starting! Good!

Music then begins to play thanks to a certain DJ pony who was asked to perform the music for the fashion show and Spike was chosen to be the announcer for the show and he began to speak through a microphone.

Spike: Since the beginning of time, the elite of Equestria have longed for pony fashions that truly expressed the essence of their very souls. Patiently waiting decades - no, centuries - for the perfect pony gown. Today, at long last, Equestria, your wait is over! Let's hear it for the breathtaking designs of Ponyville's own Rarity!

With that being announced, the curtains go to open and the spotlight heads to the mares, but (Y/N) had a different plan.

(Y/N): *whispers* I hope I don't regret this.

(Y/N) then acts fast as he used his magic to knock out the lights and he then quickly closed the curtains with his magic so that the mares couldn't be seen in those awful dress from coming out of the stage. The audience especially Hoity Toity was shocked and started to demand what was going on.

Hoity Toity: What is the meaning of this?!

Meanwhile backstage, the girls were shocked by what just happened and then all quickly looked at (Y/N) and saw that his horn stopped glowing.

Applejack: (Y/N)?! Was that you?!

(Y/N): *gulps* Yes. . . I did this.

Rainbow Dash: What was that for?! Why did you do that?!

The other mares in their dress along with Spike looked at (Y/N) angrily while Rarity looked at him surprised. (Y/N) let out a sigh and ignored the angry looks that his friends were giving him and he took the microphone from Spike to make an announcement.

(Y/N): Attention everypony! I am sorry to say that today's fashion show will be postponed to tomorrow due to some. . . inconveniences. Again, I apologize and I hope you all will attend the show once all matters have been resolved. Thank you.

This makes the audience unhappy as one by one begin to leave the stage and Hoity Toity was definitely not amused.

Hoity Toity: Hmph! Inconveniences? Very well, I shall return back here tomorrow and there better be a proper show, otherwise I will not be amused.

With that being declared, Hoity Toity leaves along with the rest of the ponies that were attending and (Y/N) let's out a relieved sigh.

(Y/N): I hope I made the right choice.

(Y/N) then felt somepony yank him backstage as it was Applejack and her along with the other four mares were not happy with him.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Why in all of Celestia did you just ruin the fashion show?!

Applejack: Ya better have a good explanation if ya wanna keep yer apples between your legs!

(Y/N) froze at that warning and he instantly crossed his rear legs.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously (Y/N)?! I was looking forward to showing my awesome dress!

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, that wasn't very nice (Y/N)!

Fluttershy: Forgive me (Y/N), but that was just rude.

(Y/N) couldn't say anything, but he covered his eyes and pointed at Rarity who was shocked which made Twilight glared at him and misjudge the situation.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, great! Now look what you done, (Y/N). Rarity's so upset that she's speechless.

Rarity: I'm not upset. . .

The Mane 5 were extremely shocked to hear that as Rarity walks up to (Y/N) and hugs him which he returns.

Rarity: Thank you (Y/N).

Twilight Sparkle: Rarity?! (Y/N) just stopped the show! How can you be thanking him?!

Rarity then breaks the hug and turns towards the five mares with a guilty look on her face.

Rarity: It's because of the dresses you all are wearing.

Twilight Sparkle: Our dresses?

(Y/N): *sighs* I have no better way to say this but. . . Twilight you look like a distorted space, Rainbow Dash you look like a gladiator, Pinkie you look like you just had a party barfed all over you, Applejack you look like a rodeo clown, and Fluttershy your dress looks like it came from a wild forest.

The girls were all dumbfounded at what (Y/N) just said as Rarity walked up next to him.

Rarity: I'm sorry girls, but I have to completely agree with him. I hate those dresses and I'm extremely ashamed that I ever made them.

The five girls all looked at each other with confused looks before looking at a mirror nearby and they look closely for a second before they finally realize it. . .

They did indeed look ridiculous in those outfits.

Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Applejack removed the headpieces they wore while Twilight and Pinkie took off their tail accessories. The mares then had guilty looks on their faces.

Fluttershy: Now I see.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, me too. We understand why you would be embarrassed to show these off.

Rarity: Please forgive me girls. I was trying to satisfy you all with the dresses you wanted but-

Applejack: Nah Rarity, it's our fault. Ya wanted to make us nice dresses and we were just tryin' to be good friends and we're mighty sorry.

Fluttershy: I may have been too judgmental in the designs.

Pinkie Pie: We were meanies to turn down the dresses you first made for us.

(Y/N): Look, I know you all didn't mean to be overcritical about Rarity's dresses, but still you took her generosity for granted and it made her feel like that she didn't do good enough with the dresses at all.

Twilight Sparkle: You're right (Y/N). We were horrible friends to something like that.

Mane 5: We're sorry Rarity.

The apology that her friends gave her made Rarity smile.

Rarity: It's alright girls. I'm just glad you all understand.

(Y/N): You know, if you still have those original dresses Rarity, then maybe you girls would like some stallion's opinion.

The Mane 6 all perked up at that.

Rarity: Why of course I still have them! And I can't wait to see you all in them.

Twilight Sparkle: And since (Y/N) postponed the fashion show to tomorrow, this will definitely be how we can show you our thanks and apologies.

Rarity: Then we'd better make sure we're ready.

Everypony nodded at that with determined looks on their faces.

 The next day inside of Carousel Boutique, Hoity Toity who was looking at a stage in front of him, ready to watch the new fashion show he didn't get to see the other night.

Hoity Toity: Take two.

Spike then closes the curtains so the daylight wouldn't ruin the effects and Rarity began the show with a light intensifying from her horn before she released a nova-effect of blue and white stars that cleared to reveal Twilight posing in her original dress with an outer-space background that shimmered with stars.

Hoity Toity was definitely interested as he moved his glasses down a bit to reveal his light cobalt eyes.

Hoity Toity: Hello. . .

Then, a bright sun blinded him and the night was gone. In it's place is an apple orchard, a bright shiny red apple getting lassoed and whipped as Applejack twirled it away and she posed in her original dress with her tail braided and her front legs crossed.

Hoity Toity: Simply magnificent! And I suddenly have a fierce craving for some Dutch apple pie, candied apples on a stick, apple turnovers, apple cobbler. . .

A light purple and pink mist clouded up the stage and then actual clouds appeared and rained sweets, some of which alighted themselves onto Pinkie who caught a gumdrop and happily ate it before smiling and posing in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Brilliant!

Suddenly, he gasped at the sound of thunder and flashes of red, green, blue, and yellow, the same colors as the lightning bolt when a storm cloud appeared and colored rays of light pierced it's thickness. An array of colors shined before revealing Rainbow Dash who posed in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Oh, spectacular!

Then, streams of (F/C) magic energy swiftly appeared and they all gathered together to form a small tornado that then faded away to reveal (Y/N) in his suit with a golden background behind him and he tossed his hat into the air to let it land his head before posing with a smirk on his face.

Hoity Toity: Oh, so bold!

Then Hoity Toity gasped to see vines rise up, flowers blooming and petals falling and from the fluorescent shower appeared with Fluttershy looking meek, but hopeful as she was in her dress that had butterfly accessories on it.

Hoity Toity: Now this is a fashion show! All of these dresses are absolutely amazing. Who is responsible? Step forward, show yourself!

He was then blinded for a moment as Rarity then appeared on the stage. Rarity is wearing her own Gala dress which her friends worked on together to both thank and apologize to her. It was a ball gown that was pink, magenta, purple, and yellow with jewels sewn in just the right places and a radiant tiara rested upon her head.

Hoity Toity: Brava! Brava! Magnifico! Encore!

Hoity Toity cheered and clapped for all of the amazing outfits he saw.

Rarity: Oh, thank you. Thank you! Oh, thank you so much!

Once the excitement settled down, everypony started complimenting and discussing each other's ensambles while Twilight was giving a friendship report which Spike wrote down.

Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, this week, my very talented friend Rarity learned that if you try to please everypony, you often times end up pleasing nopony, especially yourself. And I learned this: when somepony offers to do you a favor, like making you a beautiful dress, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Spike then finishes writing down the letter and used his magic fire to send the letter to Princess Celestia. Rarity was then approached by Hoity Toity.

Hoity Toity: Rarity, my congratulations to you on a most impressive fashion debut. Would you do me the great honor of allowing me to feature your couture in my Best of the Best Boutique in Canterlot?

Rarity gasps in excitement at that before he added something else.

Hoity Toity: Now, I'll need you to make a dozen of each dress for me by next Tuesday.

A thump was then heard on the floor and everypony looks to see a fainted Rarity which made Hoity Toity confused.

Hoity Toity: Was it something I said?

(Y/N) then walked up to Hoity Toity with a nervous chuckle.

(Y/N): Let's just say that Rarity might need a break considering she overworked herself to make these outfits for us the last few days.

Hoity Toity: Oh, well that's completely understandable. Very well, she deserves the rest that she needs. 

Hoity Toity then leaves Carousel Boutique while (Y/N) looks at Rarity and seeing how tired she is, he picks her up with his magic.

Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), what are you doing?

(Y/N): I'm going to put Rarity on her bed. After all, she is extremely tired from all of this.

(Y/N) walks up to Rarity bedroom and he sees her bed nearby and lays her down while putting a blanket over her. Rarity then woke up slightly to see (Y/N) which confused her a little bit.

Rarity: (Y/N)? What happened? Where's Hoity Toity?

(Y/N): He left a minute ago. Right now you need to rest up after all of your hard work Rarity.

Rarity: But what about the dresses he wants done by Tuesday?

(Y/N): Don't worry about it. I explained to him about how exhausted you are and he said that he'll allow you to get the rest that you need Rarity. Right now, I want you to rest because I care about you.

Rarity smiles and blushes at that and had a thought in her mind about something. (Y/N) then turns to go back to join the rest of the group before Rarity calls out to him.

Rarity: (Y/N), wait.

(Y/N): Yeah?

Rarity: Can you. . . come back for a second? There's actually something I want to give you.

(Y/N) then walks back to Rarity's bed and stops right in front of it.

(Y/N): What is it?

Rarity blushes as she leaned up and gave a small kiss to (Y/N) on the cheek which made him blush as he was surprised from that.

Rarity: I. . . wanted to say thank you for all of the help you gave me.

(Y/N): Well. . . um. . . no problem Rarity. I'd do anything for my friends like you.

Rarity then lays back down as (Y/N) leaves her bedroom and Rarity had one final thought in her mind.

Rarity: (Thoughts) This feeling. . . every time I'm around (Y/N). My heart always races when I'm with him. Could he be. . . the one for me? 

Chapter 12 End.