A Clone Gargoyle's Equestrian Tale

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S2 E5 everypony! Cutie Pox is up next!

On a nice day of Spring since the holidays, Malibu had been invited over to have a sleepover with Rarity. She had a couple guest rooms in the Carousel Boutique and he was snoozing away, until hearing the smoke alarm beeping and his friend screaming.

He yelped, jumping out of his bed, running to see what was happening. "Rarity... what?" Rarity was there in the kitchen, still draped in her blankets and sleeping eye mask, and Malibu saw that Sweetie Belle was there in surprise, looking frustrated.

"You ruined the surprise guys! I was gonna serve you breakfast in bed!"

Rarity groaned, glancing at Malibu with an apologetic gaze. "I'm sorry, darling. Had no idea my sister was paying us a surprise visit. It could only mean—."

Malibu's ears perked when hearing two new voices. "Well! G'mornin', Rarity!" He turned around, eyes wide again at the sight of the new ponies there he'd never seen before, which happened to be Rarity's parents.

"Father, mother!" Rarity gaped. The blue stallion smiled, petting Sweetie Belle's mane after she served what looked like burnt food. Malibu cringed a little at the smell. "I'll have you know that Sweetie Belle here cooked this yummy lookin' breakfast all on her own!" He stated proudly.

Malibu wasn't so sure he'd agree but stepped forward, grinning a little. "So... you're her father?" The stallion nodded. "Uhuh. "Hondo Flanks. Most honored to meet the prince. Suppose she let you stay over?"

"Yep," Malibu said, as the mare spoke. "Oh, how lovely. Name is Cookie Crumbles. And I've never had a full talk with an alicorn before!" She giggled, seemingly the lively family member. Malibu flushed. Rarity looked over the food, sniffing the juice, which was burned, something Malibu didn't expect. "Oh, I... didn't know there was burnt juice!" She complimented, sort of. Malibu didn't feel like he could eat, cringing but not wanting to hurt Sweetie Belle's feelings.

Cookie Crumbles smiled. "I've been giving her lessons. I wouldn't be surprised if she's got a cutie mark in fancy cooking by the time we get back from our vacation."

That startled both of them, eyes rounding. "Er, did you say, vacation?" Malibu exclaimed. Rarity's legs felt weak too. "This week? As in 'starting this very instant this week'?" Sweetie Belle placed a bowl of burnt substance that hit Malibu's nostrils harsh.

"Uurrh, let me guess; apple sauce?" Rarity questioned in slight disgust. Sweetie shook her head. "Nope. Toast!" The alicorn chuckled nervously. "Looks... appetizing." He complimented half heartedly, stomach churning. Sweetie Belle smiled at him. "We're gonna have the best time two sisters could ever have!" She went to the door. "I'm gonna grab my stuff from dad's wagon!"

Malibu glanced at Hondo Flanks in some confusion. "Why didn't you tell Rarity it was happening today so she could be prepared?" The blue unicorn shrugged. "Guess we were too busy planning our vacation." He said in his excuse, making Malibu roll his eyes while Rarity had been talking to her mom, right as the door opened; Sweetie Belle dropping her suitcases, many suitcases on the floor making Malibu's jaw drop.

"Just a few necessities!" Sweetie said cheerfully. Malibu didn't know how Rarity would be able to be with her sister for a whole week, especially given what her job was. Rarity's parents waved them goodbye when leaving in their carriage.

Malibu offered to help clean, which Rarity was grateful for. "So now, let's get cleaned up," Rarity proclaimed. Sweetie Belle raised her brow. "Clean up? But, we haven't even eaten yet!"

The young alicorn had to break it to her. "She meant that... it is just a tad bit burnt," He said, though Sweetie Belle looked in denial. "It's not that burnt!" She argued, making him groan a little. Rarity beamed. "Never fear, my dear! I'll get a proper breakfast going!"