A Clone Gargoyle's Equestrian Tale

First Lessons: Suited For Success

S1, E14 Suited for Success!
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In the small town of Ponyville a certain alicorn Malibu was wandering around town, just enjoying the scenery. His heart felt light at everything that had happened here in this town that helped teach him friendship, and wondered what was gonna happen next.

Suddenly his ears caught the sound of Applejack and Twilight trotting over to Rarity's Boutique. Curious Malibu went up to them. "Hey, guys. What's happening?" he asked. Twilight grinned. "We're visiting Rarity if you want to come," She invited. The former clone gargoyle gave a nod. He had been to this Boutique a couple times and had even made acquaintance with Rarity's cat Opalescence, a rather emotionless kitty but with rather soft fur. Malibu stepped in alongside his friends as they entered the building upon reaching it to find Rarity working.

"Howdy, Rarity!" Applejack greeted but Twilight nudged her. "Shh! Can't you see that Rarity's trying to concentrate?" She snipped quietly though Rarity could hear them. Malibu noticed the dress prop in front of her. "What's she making?" He asked.

"Looks like a dress," Twilight replied. Applejack nodded. "That would make sense, seeing that this is a dress makin' shop and all." Rarity grunted, turning about with a forced smile. "Isn't there something I can help you with?" She asked, trying to be friendly after being distracted. Malibu's ears lowered. "Uh, sorry," He said before eventually noticing Opalescence who had come up and mewed. Malibu gave the kitty a little pet on the head making her purr. "Very sorry to have bothered you Rarity but could you fix a dress for me?" Twilight pulled out a red dress with a broken button. "It is my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala."

Malibu had nearly forgotten about the Gala and hadn't even figured out what he was gonna wear. Rarity gasped at the sight of her dress. "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'll be my pleasure!"

Twilight shook her head. "oh, that's really sweet of you to offer, Rarity, but I can't let you do that, it'll be so much work," she said. But Rarity didn't back down. "Twilight Sparkle, I insist on making you a new dress."

"But-." Twilight tried with Rarity cutting her off with a wave of her hoof. "Not another word! I won't take no for an answer!" The mulberry unicorn ended up smiling a little. "Well, in that case... thank you for your generosity Rarity. Knowing your handiwork I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful."

Rarity then turned to Malibu. "And what about you, Malibu? I would love to make an outfit for such a handsome alicorn like you," she offered with a wink of her eye that made him gulp slightly. "Er, uh, I really don't think so. Not when you already have your hands full," He stuttered but felt her hoof over his mouth. "Halt right there. You're the son of the Princess. It would be a great honor to do it," Rarity stated with a smile. Malibu blinked from this but eventually gave in. "Alright. But nothing too fancy for you to struggle with. But I can't wait to see it," he replied. Rarity went to give him a hug which he returned.

Next Rarity eyed Applejack. "Let me guess, Applejack. You don't want a new gown either." Applejack rolled her eyes. "Gown? Shoot. I was just gonna wear my old work duds," She said. Rarity looked mortified. "You can't possibly be serious, Applejack! You absolutely must wear formal attire."

"Hmm, nah," Applejack said simply. Rarity chuckled nervously. "What if I spruce up your... duds for you a little bit?" Malibu noted Applejack's face looked somewhat unsure but eventually gave in. "Um, okay sure. Why not? Since you're up for it and all. Just don't make them too... frou-frou-y."

The white unicorn looked happy. "Deal!" But suddenly a voice came from above. "Look out below!" It yelled in an all too familiar voice. Malibu looked upward as the ceiling broke with the rainbow pegasus crashing in, collapsing to the floor. Malibu quickly ran over to his friend. "You ok?" He asked in earnest. Rainbow nodded though looking a bit dizzy. "Yeah. Sorry, new trick. Didn't quite work." Malibu helped her up and dusted her off with his wings and hoof.