A Clone Gargoyle's Equestrian Tale

Next Lessons: Sweet and Elite

S2 E9 everypony! Secret of My Excess is up next!

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Something excited had happened to both Malibu and Rarity one day: they both got the opportunity to stay in Canterlot for a couple days. Malibu was looking forward to seeing his mother again, and to help Rarity find a present for Twilight. He wanted to get her a present from Canterlot as well.

Twilight had managed to Rarity a suite at the castle while Malibu would stay in his own room. Celestia had given Screwball her own guest room so he was happy to not give up his own.

They had just arrived in Canterlot, Malibu having run into Celestia's arms, hugging her tight. She rubbed his back. "Oh, I always love when you visit, my son. And such a pleasure for your friend Rarity to be with us too."

She had them come to Rarity's suite, opening the door for her while a bell stallion carried Rarity's luggage. Rarity's eyes popped at the sight of her room. "Here? I get to stay here? Pinch me, Malibu!" Rarity squealed, making him laugh. He suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder. It was Screwball.

"Malibu!" Cheered Screwball in happiness, giving her friend a hug. He hugged her back, having missed the swirly eyed filly of chaos. She certainly looked quite well ever since staying with his mom in Canterlot. "How are you, Screwball?" He asked. She shrugged. "Ok, your mom had been very nice to me, even if I wasn't a unicorn and couldn't learn magic. She still welcomed me."

"That's good to hear," Malibu said, turning to see Rarity kissing Clestia's hooves and saying thank you over and over. The bell pony panted. "Your luggage, mademoiselle?" Malibu could tell that the poor guy was struggling greatly, going over, using his magic to lift the luggage up, the stallion smiling thankfully at him.

Rarity was startled at how kind her friend was to the bellhop, Celestia smiling at her son's kindness and generosity. "I see you are learning your friendship lessons well," She said, as Malibu set down Rarity's bags near her bed. "I learn from the best," He replied, winking at Rarity, who giggled.

"I'll leave you to get settled. Enjoy your stay," Celestia said, hugging her son before leaving, Screwball waving to her new caretaker, since she had yet to find a family outside of the castle to call her own when Discord was currently stone.

Rarity glanced out the window after the bellhop left, her eyes excited. "Shall we go and have a tour, you two?" She asked Malibu and Screwball who both nodded eagerly. Malibu longed to see more of his old home again, leaving the room with her after unpacking.

They stopped by a coffee shop to have a drink, Malibu enjoying his hot chocolate since he was never a fan of caffeine, Screwball enjoying a milkshake next to him. "This is so great! Getting to spend quality time with the element of generosity and love!" She said in an eager tone, making the two friends chuckle.

The white unicorn's cat had also come along, Opal sitting on the table with them, her usual stoic expression there. "Opal, guys, do you know what I love about Canterlot?" She took a sip of her drink. "Ahh. Everything! I may have been born in Ponyville, but I am a Canterlot pony at heart. Now, I know that we are here to pick up some fabrics for the shop, but Twilight was such a dear to get me that suite at the castle, I simply must make her something to express my gratitude. Hmm..."

Malibu himself wanted to get a present for Twilight on her birthday since she was turning 2 years old in pony years, and hoped he could find the right gift. "I'm sure you can think of something," He told Rarity with a grin. Rarity tapped her chin for a bit before spotting a Canterlot elite mare's dress. "Ooh! An outfit for the party this weekend! Perfect!" She decided, taking another drink from her mug.

Two ponies eventually walked by that looked terribly familiar to Malibu. They had noticed Rarity's pink hat she had been wearing and came by. She looked up, smiling nervously. "Please excuse our interruption. I'm Jetset and this is my wife, Upper Crust."