A Dazzling Trio

Chapter XVII: Prevailing Truths

Chapter XVII: Prevailing Truths

"Alright. Everyone out," Applejack tells everyone once she opens the door to the back area of the RV. We have been traveling for a few hours now and Applejack finally decided to make a pitstop here in Chicago. A part of me feels a little upset, knowing how much Rainbow Dash wants to go sightseeing. I don't want to waste a lot of time here, but the girls will probably want to stay for a bit...

"Looks like we can stretch our legs for a bit, Alligator~" Sunset whispers to me, nudging me to get up from my seat. Taking a deep breath, I finally stand up and follow the girls out of the RV. Applejack parked the vehicle at another gas station unsurprisingly. There aren't many places big enough to park this big vehicle. That is kind of why I wasn't expecting for all of our friends to volunteer to come with us. If it was just Sunset and I, we could have rented a car and parked anywhere we like. However, that isn't really the case when it comes to the RV. By all means, I am glad my friends are here with me, but the parking situation is a bit of a hassle.

"I am so glad we're finally taking a break. Sitting in the same chair for hours tends to make my hair unmanageable," Rarity tells us with a slight sigh, making sure to brush her hair before anyone else can see her.

"Nevermind the fact that we're going on a roadtrip and seeing the sights. The biggest problem is how everyone might see your hair," Rainbow Dash remarks with a chuckle, getting a mean stare from Rarity. "Don't worry. I'm pulling your leg, that's all," Dash defends herself, holding her hands up. "But seriously though. Aren't you the least bit excited that we're in Chicago? Imagine where we could go. I know I'd like to see some of the sights." Without wasting a moment, Dash pulls a camera out of her backpack. I thought she would leave the backpack in the RV, but it looks like she is content to bring it with her. Honestly, I'm even more surprised she has a professional camera with her... Dash rubs the side of the camera affectionately and sighs to herself.

"Darling, I have been to Chicago a dozen times... Manhattan on the other hand? I've only been there once." Rarity looks at the city with a small shrug, somewhat used to the sight apparently. Dash can't help but look at her with a raised eyebrow, almost giving her an insulted stare.

"Well, I have never been here." Looking back at her camera, Dash takes a deep breath before aiming it at the city. "Neither has my mom."

"Honestly, I'm surprised you've been here so many times, Rarity," Fluttershy mentions with a quiet curiosity, brushing a strand of hair out of her eyes. "Why is that?"

"Mostly showcases of my most recent lines of attire. Fancy Pants even accompanied me here once. Although, one time I came here was because of a... let's just say an apple disaster," Rarity mentions rather ominously, looking over to her girlfriend with a small wink. Applejack finished locking up the RV by the time she heard Rarity's statement. From here, I can see her expression become annoyed with a heavy sigh, bringing her hand to her face.

"It won't be like the apple disaster, Rares. That was years ago," Applejack mentions without clarifying a single thing. Everyone except for Rarity and Applejack have a look of confusion on their faces. I can't exactly blame them. I don't know what they are talking about either.

"Oki dokes. So, I think I speak for everyone here when I ask 'what exactly is the apple disaster?'" Pinkie Pie asks the couple in a calmer tone than I have come to expect from her. Rarity laughs to herself, turning away from the group in an attempt to compose herself.

"It was the most ridiculous thing. You see-"

"We ain't talking about it," Applejack mentions with an annoyed expression, walking away from the RV. "Y'all wanted to go sightseeing, right? Well, let's go." In response to Applejack's comment, Rainbow Dash simply shrugs her shoulders, taking another picture of the city.