Rarity.
Just the pony I'm looking for.
Can you come to Twilight's class with me?
It won't take long.
Oh, I'd love to help,
but I have to meet Rainbow Dash for our day of fun together.
Twilight wants to use you as an example for the students.
Your example is here!
I thought I was the example.
You both are.
Because together
you perfectly demonstrate my lesson on compromise in friendship.
Rainbow Dash and Rarity have very different interests
that keep them busy.
But being friends is so important to them,
they always manage to make time for each other.
Our day of fun was hard to plan,
what with Rainbow Dash's extremely time-consuming
and erratically scheduled Wonderbolts practice.
And Rarity's weird fashion seasons.
She's working on her winter collection
and it's not even summer yet!
But you still found time to be together.
And that's what counts.
See, class?
These ponies are models of true friendship in action.
Thanks for stopping by!
Enjoy your day of fun!
What amazing stuff are you gonna do together?!
- Shoe shopping! - Obstacle Races!
- Dress shopping! - Buckball!
- Fabric dyeing! - Flight goggle shopping!
Aw, come on!
I even said "shopping" that time!
Perfect.
We'll go shopping first.
But I brought stuff for buckball to—
Are we supposed to be learning something here?
Cause this doesn't sound like compromising at all.
Yeah, you guys have nothing in common.
How can you be friends?
Even though Rainbow Dash and Rarity
enjoy doing different things.
There are plenty of reasons why they're friends.
Uh, like what?
We've always been friends.
Always?
Well, no
Not always.
But for like a super long time.
And we know all the same ponies.
Um, is that it?
Uh, there was that time during the Cloudsdale
Best Young Flyer Competition that I totally saved Rarity's life.
Yes.
And I once proved Rainbow Dash's innocence to her beloved Wonderbolts
when she was being framed for a mysterious incident.
Cool.
What else?
Uh, look.
It may seem like Rarity and Rainbow Dash don't have
that much in common when you try to put it into words
but sometimes friendships can't be explained.
You just have to see them in action to understand.
Actually, that's a great idea!
Just go about your day of fun as you normally would.
You won't even know we're here!
Game on!
Rarity!
You were supposed to be holding your bucket!
Sorry, darling
Wearing this drab jersey gave me an idea
for a buckball-inspired line of "athleisure"
wear that would allow for maximum flexibility and style!
Uh, but I'm ready now!
Good.
Cause this time, I'm gonna try something new and super-intense!
Rarity!
Are you even paying attention?!
What?
I mean, of course!
Uh, I held my bucket and everything!
But you have to catch the ball!
Really?
Well, that sounds dangerous.
Oh, forget it.
She's never gonna understand the point of this game.
Buckball time is over!
Finally!
Uhhh, see?
They did something Rainbow Dash likes,
so now it's time for something Rarity likes.
Compromise!
I'm genuinely not sure.
Are they too in style?
Uh, isn't that what you want them to be?
Oh, yes, yes but,
but they should be ahead of the curve.
If they're in fashion right now,
then they're practically already out.
That doesn't make any sense.
Perhaps I should get the stilettos instead.
What do you think?
Unless you like tripping with every step,
heels on a horse are pretty useless.
Au contraire.
They're perfect in a multitude of situations.
Formal functions, afternoon teas, evening teas,
high tea, tea by the sea, royal tea—
Can they clean up glitter?
It's on my hooves!
Are we done yet?!
This is sooooo boring!
Rainbow Dash and Rarity are just, uh,
showcasing an aspect of friendship called "banter",
the playful and friendly exchange of remarks.
It's all in good fun.
Ooh, I cannot wait!
Collecting gemstones is my favorite!
Finally, something we can agree on!
Treasure hunting!
See, everycreature?
That didn't take long.
Now they're having a great time together.
Magnifique!
This will be perfect for the emerald-encrusted
romper I've been working on!
Cool!
Now, what would be even cooler is if we could find
a treasure chamber or something!
Now, if I were a secret door, where would I be?
Ugh, Rainbow Dash.
Could you please refrain from all of that racket?
It's muddying my concentration.
Look!
A lever!
It's stuck!
Come help me, Rarity!
Just a moment.
You ruined my gems!
Yeah, well, you ruined my treasure hunt!
This wasn't about treasure!
It was about finding gemstones for my winter collection!
Who cares about clothes?!
We're supposed to be on an adventure together!
That..
is..
it!
This "day of fun" is officially over!
Fine by me!
Maybe I can spend some time doing something I actually like now!
Surely, you don't mean that.
You're just having a little disagreement.
Sometimes that happens between pals.
But no matter what, they can always get past
the problem and stay good friends.
I don't think we can.
You don't care about any of the things I like!
It's always about you and your boring fashions!
Oh, puh-lease.
You don't even give my interests a chance.
You have absolutely no respect for the finer things!
No respect, I tell you!
I suppose we're just not friends anymore!
...And then there was the time Rainbow Dash
called my Cloudsdale Couture Boutique idea "impractical"
Imagine that!
Just because I needed Twilight to perform the butterfly
wing spell on me whenever I wanted to deliver merchandise!
...And I told her a thousand times Pegasi
don't even want restrictive heavy dresses.
We need to be able to fly!
Duh!
Not to mention the day I was wearing a really gorgeous hat,
and Rainbow Dash didn't even notice!
The Wonderbolts show was ruined!
Rarity's hat was blocking everypony's view!
Enough!
Guidance counseling is for talking out your problems,
not telling me everything that's ever happened
in the history of Equestria!
But I've learned sometimes talking isn't enough.
You need to put yourselves in one another's shoes.
No way am I wearing those!
What I'm saying is we need a way to help you two reconnect.
Follow me!
The library?
And this helps us how?
You both love books.
Rainbow Dash never stops talking about Daring Do adventures,
and you're a huge fan of Shadow Spade mysteries.
Your point?
The perfect way for you two to reconnect
as friends is to read each
other's favorite book.
I'll read them, too
Then we'll all discuss afterward.
It'll be a "Good Friends Book Club".
Okay?
I'll bring snacks.
Fine!
If you insist.
Great.
We're all here!
To start, why don't you two share one thing
you liked about each other's books?
Okay.
I'll go first.
Uh, I really enjoy the part in Daring Do and the Razor of Dreams
when Daring used a vicious cragadile as a raft, and then—
Please.
Uh, what's so funny?
Oh, sorry.
It's just that I find those action sequences
so ridiculously over-the-top.
But they're real!
You even met Daring Do!
Yes, but the book's descriptions just drag on,
and what about those silly unpronounceable names.
Doctor whozit-whatsit...
Caballeron?
Ca-ba-ller-on
Just like it looks!
How hard is that?!
Uh, tea, anypony
Cucumber sandwich?
Or we could go over some nice friendly talking points.
Seriously?
Don't even get me started on those clothing descriptions in Shadow Spade!
What a yawn fest!
But..
the outfit descriptions are an integral part
of the plot of The Colt in Crimson: A Shadow Spade Mystery!
You see, if you didn't know that
Sir Fluffingsworth von Radishfield wears only silk,
double-breasted waistcoats,
you'd never deduce that he, in fact,
was the culprit!
W-Wait.
He was?
You didn't even read it!
I can see I'm gonna need reinforcements.
Not my fault it's so boring and put me to sleep!
If you can't be bothered to read the thing I like,
that just further illustrates the point
that we have nothing in common anymore!
At least we agree on that!
From now on, I'm only hanging out with ponies who get me!
Your drama can wait!
Twilight needs help!
Now!
Any luck?
No!
It's goooone!
What's gone?
The Amulet of Aurora!
One of the magical items you've been keeping for Princess Celestia?
That amulet can reverse the tides and summon tsunamis!
If it falls into the wrong hooves, Equestria will be in grave danger!
Don't worry, Twilight!
I know tons about searching for lost treasure!
And if I follow the culprit's clues,
I'm certain I can find who took your amulet!
Thank you!
I'll feel so much better knowing you two are looking for it together!
While we work on a locator spell.
It's the perfect solution!
There appear to be no signs of damage to the surrounding artifacts,
suggesting the thief did not leave in a hurry.
Rarity, your boots are leaving sparkles all over the floor!
Those aren't from my boots.
Mine are magenta, not blue.
See?
I mean, really!
Turns out these boots were not
"made for trotting," as advertised.
Where are you going?!
We promised Twilight we'd work together!
Don't you see?
The Amulet of Aurora is made out of Azurantium!
Azurantium?
You know?
The same metal that the Amulet of Atonement
from Daring Do book four is made from?
It always leaves sparkles wherever it goes!
Just like this, remember?
It's from the book you just read!
That book.
Yes.
The one I-I just..
just read!
Seriously?!
After giving me all that grief, you didn't read mine either?!
Oopsie?
As soon as we find this amulet,
we are done with each other!
Fine by me!
Rainbow Dash, slow down!
You're flying past important clues.
Look, it's a print.
But definitely not a hoof.
Are those claw marks?
Who cares?
I found a bigger clue!
I hope you don't expect me to...
...wade through that.
Nah.
It's too deep.
We'll get stuck.
Clever.
What Daring Do book did you get that from?
Actually, I learned it at Scootaloo's Filly Guides camp.
At least you can fly across.
Nope.
If one of those geysers burns off my wing feathers,
I'll be out of the Wonderbolts for weeks.
I could...
...try and slingshot my way through.
But I'd need two perfectly placed trees,
some stretchy rope,
and a pith helmet.
Too bad we can't do what Daring Do did
in book four and find a cragadile for a raft.
Ta-daaa
The S.S. Cragadile, at your service!
Uh, that..
is..
awesome!
Uh, I mean, it's all right, I guess.
How did you know how to do that?
We may have been friends for a super-long time,
but you don't know everything about me yet.
The glitter trail!
It's gone!
How are we supposed to find the Amulet of Aurora now?
Ears.
Why hoof-hoofs yell?
Too, too loud.
Sorry.
What did you say?!
Too, too loud.
I think it's a Bufogren.
They have really sensitive ears.
Did you happen to see anycreature with a sparkly thingy go this way?
Saw it.
Hold that thought!
His breath smells so bad, I can't think.
But we can't hear him from back here.
Now what?
I think I have the perfect solution.
An old unicorn beauty trick.
That is, if you can somehow procure us a tiny bit of cloud?
Now that I can do!
It's adorable!
Um, excuse me, kind sir.
I have a special treat for you in exchange for your information.
What's that?
It is a magical unicorn delicacy called "Effervescence"
Very now.
Very chic.
Sorry, sorry.
Enjoy.
My mouth.
Fresh and minty.
Good.
Uh, now, which way did the sparkly thing go?
Up-up.
Up there.
Thank you!
Well, what are you waiting for?
Go on!
Fly up there and get that amulet!
Uh, we're doing this together, remember?
But how can we—
Sorry, but I wasn't leaving you behind in that swamp.
Thank you.
Maybe the key to unlocking this thing is in these inscriptions.
Or perhaps the key is right here!
I couldn't decide between the boots
and the stilettos, so I got both!
High heels could do that?
And you called them "useless".
I shouldn't have said that.
Or made fun of the other stuff you like to do.
Some of it's actually sorta neat.
I..
owe you an apology, too
Buckball may not be my thing, but it's something you enjoy.
And you're very good at it.
I never should've treated your interests
like they were worth less than mine.
Soooo...
does this mean we're still friends?
I would very much like that.
Now let's go find that amulet!
Yeah!
Wait!
That tunnel leads to the..
school?
A secret passage!
Awesome!
Spikey-wikey!
You stole the Amulet of Aurora?!
Not exactly.
You mean, this was a setup to make us get along?
Sorry to interfere, but you both...
...reeeeeally needed it.
So even though you don't like any of the same stuff,
you two are friends again?
Always.
I think we just needed a teensy reminder.
Yeah.
We don't have to love the exact same things to have fun together.
I mean, imagine if we did!
How boring would that be?
When we give each other a chance
to share the different things we enjoy,
it can be surprisingly wonderful!
Too bad we wasted our day of fun.
We still have a little time left.
You wanna...
go hit the shops?
I could actually use your help picking out some new buckball gear.
Do I?
But only if you help me choose some buckball fan attire,
so I can cheer for my favorite player at the drop of a fabulous hat!
Uh, yeah!
Let's go already!
See?
Good friends always work through their differences.
Even if it takes a little help.
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