Lincoln Loud in Equestria

The Aftermath 2/2 (Chapter 12)

*Rarity was currently inside her Carousel Boutique at work on a dress. Rarity was…trying to act like things were normal, but it was obvious to see finding out everything about Celestia took it's toll on the fashionista. The cloths she had in display, while still nice, didn't meet her usual standards. Her shop was open for less time then it usually was. And the bags under her eyes showed a lack of sleep. She really was doing her best to but on a smile on work, but one could tell the smile was fake and that she was practically forcing herself to work. As Rarity was at her sewing machine, she heard the bell ring that signaled somepony entering her shop and her head lifted up on instinct at hearing the sound*.

Rarity: O-Oh! Coming Darling!
*she yelled as she turned off her sewing machine She sighed afterwards; she wouldn't turn away a costumer, but she wasn't exactly in the mood to deal with other ponies right now. She walked out to the entrance of her shop and said*. Hello, welcome to the Carousel Boutique, how may I-Oh Spike! I wasn't expecting to see you darling.
*Sure enough, the one entering Rarity's boutique wasn't a pony, but her good dragon friend Spike. Spike closed the door behind him as he looked to Rarity and said*.

Spike: Hey Rarity, *He greeted with a wave as he stepped forward*. So, uh, are you doing ok? *Rarity quickly put on the best smile she could and said*.

Rarity: Oh, I'm doing just fine darling! No need to worry! *she said in an all to happy tone. Spike frowned in response. He wasn't buying what she said at all. That smile and tone was obviously fake. Spike then rubbed his head as he said*.

Spike: Look, Rarity, I know things haven't been easy the last week but-.

Rarity: I said, I'm fine darling. *she said through her teeth while struggling to keep her smile*. Look, I thank you for checking on me, but I need to get back to work. Spike watched as Rarity started to turn around and leave, but he wasn't about to give up just yet. The dragon took a deep breath as he said*.

Spike: Rarity, we need to talk. *Rarity and took a deep breath herself and said*.

Rarity: No. We don't.

Spike: Yes, we do! *he persisted as he stepped forward to Rarity*. "I'm worried about you. Lincoln's worried about you, Discord is too. And I'm sure all your friends are worried about you. And I know you're worried about them. *Rarity completely stopped as she looked down towards the ground and frown*.

Rarity: Yes…I am. *She answered quietly. She sat down as Spike slowly approached the white unicorn and sat down next to her*. It's just…everything that's happened…it's so much to take in.

Spike: Yeah…I know the feeling. *he answered quietly with an understanding nod*. I used to think of Celestia as practically a second mother. When Twilight couldn't look after me when I was a baby, it was Celestia herself that looked after me. But after learning what she did to Sunset…and after promising her to. *Rarity nodded in response*. Everypony in their friend group was taking what Celestia did to Sunset as well as everything else they found out about her hard and it really gave them a different perspective on the mare that they used to look up to and ruled the entire land*.

Rarity: I used to think Celestia was absolutely perfect. *she began as Spike looked to her*. I thought she was a Goddess that couldn't do anything wrong or do could do any wrong. But now I've found out that she lied to all of Equestria for centuries, neglected her own sister, and after saving Sunset's life and giving her a home and practically becoming her mother…just abandoned her and threw her away like trash. It was like everything I knew shattered before my very eyes.