Rarity was showing her pet cat the design of a dress.

Rarity: Oh, Opalescence, can't you just picture it? Moi stepping out in a stunning new gown at the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot.

The white cat didn't seem interested and tried to sleep on one of Rarity's mannequins, but Rarity pulled the cloth she was sleeping on which caused Opalescence to fall and land on her feet. Rarity wrapped the cloth around herself and strided around her room.

Rarity: Why, yes, I did make it myself. Thank you so much for asking.

Rarity began to use her sewing machine, but she was sewing another piece of cloth Opalescence was trying to sleep on, which made the cat meow in annoyance.

Rarity: Oh, Opal, of course you can help me. Thank you.

Rarity placed Opal on the table and gave her a pincushion and the cat meowed again.

Rarity: What's that? You want to help me more? Oh, aren't you the sweetest thing?

Rarity gave Opal a bunch of other things to hold which made the cat almost fall over.

Rarity: Careful now. Don't move. This shouldn't take long at all.

There was a knock at Rarity's door.

Rarity: Who ever could that be?

Rarity went to answer the door and that's when Opal dropped everything. When Rarity answered the door, she was a little surprised to see Y/n there.

Rarity: Prince Y/n? Whatever are you doing here?

Y/n: Can we talk about this inside?

Rarity: Sure. Come on in.

Y/n stepped inside and let out a sigh.

Y/n: Do you remember a few weeks ago when you asked me to watch your sister and I agreed if you returned the favor somewhere down the road?

Rarity: I do.

Y/n: Well, I need that favor now. It doesn't bring me a lot of pride to say this, but I need you to make me a suit for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Rarity: Wait, really? You want me to make you a suit?

Y/n: Yeah. See, I usually wear armor to events like the Gala, but I can't remember where my old armor is and my blacksmith said my new armor won't be done until after the Gala.

Rarity: Well, I don't know why any sane pony or Prince would wear armor to a formal event, but it's not my place to judge. I shall make you an ensemble fit for a Prince. Any request?

Y/n: I don't usually wear suits, so my standards for them are pretty low. Just make it look good and make it go with my cape and crown.

Rarity: (bows) As you wish, your highness.

Y/n: Good.

He teleported out of there.

Rarity: I can never read that stallion.

Y/n walked by Twilight and Applejack.

Applejack: Well, howdy there, Y/n.

Y/n: Applejack, Twilight Sparkle. To what do I owe the pleasure?

Twilight: I was heading over to Rarity's boutique to see if she could fix the dress I'm gonna wear to the Grand Galloping Gala.

Applejack: And I just decided to tag along. What about you?

Y/n: I asked Rarity to make me a suit. Not really a stallion that wears suits, so I don't really have any high expectations.

Applejack: Well, knowing Rarity, she'll go the extra mile.

Twilight: Well, (blushing) I think that no matter what suit you wear, you will look extremely... handsome.

Y/n just stared at her.

Y/n: Hm. Thank you.

Y/n walked along and Twilight started breathing rapidly.

Twilight: Why did I say that?! How could I just call him that so casually?!

Applejack: Twilight, calm down! Y/n accepted your compliment and that was probably one of the best ways he could've taken it. Look, it's clear your smitten on the Prince, except for him because guys are clueless to this kind of thing, but I know you definitely got a shot. And that's the honest truth.

Twilight: Thank you, Applejack.

They made their way to Carousel Boutique where they knocked on the door before entering.

Applejack: Howdy, Rarity!

Twilight saw Rarity working on a dress.

Twilight: Shh! Can't you see Rarity is trying to concentrate?

Applejack: (Whispering: What do you think she's makin'?)

Twilight: (Whispering: Looks like a dress.)

Applejack: (Whispering: Well, that makes sense. Since this is a dressmaker's shop and all.)

Rarity was getting annoyed by Twilight and Applejack's back in forth banter.

Rarity: Is there something I can help you with?

Twilight: Oh, so very sorry to trouble you, Rarity, but I need a quick favor.

Twilight took out an old, plain red dress with a torn up button from her Saddle bag.

Twilight: Could you please fix the button for me? It's my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala.

Rarity: (gasps) Oh, no, no, no! You can't wear this... old thing. You need a glamorous new outfit for the Gala and I'll make it for you. No problem at all. It will be my pleasure!

Twilight: Oh, that's really sweet of you to offer, Rarity, but I can't let you do that. It would be so much work. This dress is fine.

Rarity: Twilight Sparkle. I insist on making you a new dress.

Twilight: But-

Rarity: Not another word! I won't take no for an answer.

Twilight: Well, in that case... thank you for your generosity, Rarity. Knowing your handiwork, I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful.

Rarity looked Applejack up and down.

Rarity: Let me guess, Applejack. You don't want a new gown, either.

Applejack: Gown? Shoot. I was just gonna wear my old work duds.

Rarity: (gasp) You can't possibly be serious, Applejack! You absolutely must wear formal attire.

Applejack: Hm...

Applejack put a hoof to her chin as if she was thinking.

Applejack: Nah.

Rarity: What if I just spruce up your, uh... duds for you a little bit?

Applejack: Um... okay. Sure. Why not? Since you're up for it and all. Just don't make them too, uh, frou-frou-y.

Rarity: Deal!

???: Look out below!

Rainbow came through the Rarity's roof and crashed into Rarity's mannequins.

Rainbow Dash: Sorry. New trick. Didn't quite work.

Rainbow Dash has a bunch of cloth which Rarity think until she let out a gasp.

Rarity: (singsong voice: Idea!) I'll make you an outfit for the Gala, too, Rainbow Dash!

Rainbow looked around.

Rainbow Dash: Outfit for the what now?

Rarity: I'll make one for you and you and all of you. Ohh! And, of course, Pinkie and Fluttershy, too. And I was already gonna make one for Y/n. Oh, and when I'm done, we can hold our very own fashion show!

Twilight: What a great idea! If you're sure you can handle it.

Rarity: Oh, it'll be a little bit of work, but it will be a wonderful boost for my business. Plus, fun!

Rainbow Dash: Oh, I love fun things!

Rarity: Then it's settled. We'll have a fashion show starring us!

Twilight/Applejack/Rainbow Dash: Yay!

Rarity started working

Applejack: So all you have to do is make a different, stunning, original, amazing outfit for one, two, three, four, five, six-plus yourself-seven ponies, and lickety-split?

Rarity: (laugh) Oh, Applejack. You make it sound as if it's going to be hard.

Y/n was just laying in a tree when he heard Twilight call out to him.

Twilight: Hey, Y/n!

Y/n: Oh, Twilight Sparkle. What's this about?

Twilight: Rarity said our outfits for the Grand Galloping Gala are ready and she's calling us over to come see them.

They got to the boutique where she had everyone keep their eyes closed.

Rarity: That's it. Keep them closed. Don't look.

Y/n: You're starting to wear down my patience.

Rarity: Okay, you can look now!

The mane six opened their eyes, and they all let out a gasp except for Y/n.

(A/n: Ignore Rarity's dress and the fact the dresses are on ponies. This was the best image I could find.)

Y/n's suit was among these dresses. It looked like a basic suit with a white undershirt under a F/c blazer, a basic black bow tie, and it had a clip of his Cutie Mark on the left side of it.

Rarity: These are your new outfits. What do you think of your old duds now, Applejack? Pretty swanky, are they not? And, Twilight, I made this dress for you, and I designed each outfit theme to perfectly reflect each pony's unique personality. Oh! It took me forever to get the colors right on this one, Rainbow Dash, but I did it. Oh, and it turned out beautiful, don't you think? And I know you are going to love yours, Fluttershy. It just sings spring! And Pinkie Pie, look! Pink! Your favorite! Y/n, you're a plain Stallion, so I made you a plain suit! Aren't they all amazing?

The mane six just stared at the outfits and Rarity just stared at them in anticipation.

Twilight: Wow. They're...

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, they're...

Applejack: They sure are, uh, something.

AJ gave a nervous smile

Twilight: Yes! Something.

Pinkie: (nervous smile) I love something. Something is my favorite.

Fluttershy: It's... nice.

Y/n looked closer at his suit.

Y/n: Well, at least it's something.

Rarity: Well, what's the matter? Don't you like them?

Twilight: (nervous smile) They're very nice.

Applejack: (nervous smile) And we're plumb grateful 'cause you worked so hard on them.

Rainbow Dash: Mine's just not as cool as I was imagining.

Twilight and Applejack looked at Rainbow with disapproving glares.

Rainbow Dash: She asked.

Twilight: I guess what we're all saying is that they're just not what we had in mind.

The others agreed except for Y/n.

Y/n: They look fine. I seriously don't even know what's wrong with them.

Rarity: No, it's okay. Not a problem. There's plenty more where that came from. They were only a first pass. You're my friends, and I want you to be 110% satisfied. Not to worry. I'll redo them!

Fluttershy: Oh, Rarity. You don't have to do that. They're fine.

Rarity: I want to be better than just fine. I want you to think they're absolutely perfect.

Applejack: Are you sure? I mean, we wouldn't want to impose.

Rarity: (chuckle) Oh, it's no imposition. Really, I insist.

Twilight: Well, in that case, thank you again, Rarity.

They all walked away except for Y/n. As the five mares left, Rarity chuckled nervously.

Rarity: what have I gotten myself into?

Y/n: Seems you've dug yourself quite the hole. Little advice, when you're in a hole, the first thing you need to do is stop digging.

Y/n left without another word.

Later.

Rarity was sewing when Fluttershy came in.

Fluttershy: Hello? You wanted to see me, Rarity?

Rarity: Fluttershy! Your new, new gown's ready. I completely revised it, and I know you're going to love it.

Fluttershy was wearing the dress which now had a flower instead of a butterfly and the bottom was a bit shorter.

Rarity: What do you think?

Fluttershy looked her reflection up and down.

Fluttershy: I... (force smile) love it.

Rarity: Oh, you're just saying that.

Fluttershy: No, no. I do. It's... nice.

Rarity: "Nice"?

Fluttershy: Nice.

Rarity: If you don't like it, you should just tell me.

Fluttershy: Oh, but I do like it.

Rarity: Like it or love it?

Fluttershy: Um... both?

Rarity: Which is it?

Rarity began backing her into a corner.

Fluttershy: Uh, please stop asking me this, I-

Rarity: Well, just tell me what you really think.

Fluttershy: Uh, no, that's okay.

Rarity: Tell me!

Fluttershy: No... it's fine...

Rarity: Tell me.

Fluttershy: (sweating) I-I like it.

Rarity: Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me!

Fluttershy: All right, since you really wanna know. (inhales) The arm size- tight. The middy collar doesn't go with the shawl lapel. The hands are clearly machine-stitched. The pleats are uneven. The fabric looks like toile. You used a backstitch here when it clearly called for a topstitch or maybe a traditional blanket stitch. And the overdesign is reminiscent of prêt-à-porter and not true French haute couture.

Rarity was left speechless at Fluttershy's fashion knowledge.

Fluttershy: But, uh... you know... um, whatever you want to do is fine.

Later.

She had Y/n with his suit.

Y/n: Rarity, I told you as many times as I am old, I don't care what my suit looks like.

Rarity: But surely there has to be something you want me to add, your highness. Messing up with a normal pony is bad enough, but I could never show my face again if I truly didn't give it my all when making a suit for the Prince.

Y/n: Fine. If it makes you feel better, you can add some silver to the wrist.

Rarity: Simple enough.

Later.

Rarity made adjustments to Twilight's dress.

Twilight: Now, the stars on my belt need to be technically accurate. Orion has three stars on his belt, not four.

(Skip to 2:12.)

Rarity fell over in exhaustion and talked to Opal.

Rarity: Oh, Opal. These are the ugliest dresses I've ever made.

Y/n walked in and took a look at the dresses.

Y/n: What the Tartarus are those?

Rarity: They're the dresses that the girls asked for. What do you think?

Y/n: They're hideous, no doubt. But what do you think about them?

Rarity: Honestly, I think the same, but that's what the girls asked for.

Y/n: So, in other words. You just don't have the spine to tell them you disagree.

Rarity: Oh, I wouldn't expect you to understand.

She walked out of the room, but sighed knowing Y/n was right.

Later.

Rarity was showing the mane five their new dresses.

Rarity: Okay. I did exactly what each of you asked for. Now don't hold back. Let me know what you really think.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my!

Fluttershy: It's... perfect!

Rainbow Dash: It's cool!

Applejack: Why, they're the best duds I ever did see.

Mane five: It's exactly what I asked for!

Rarity gave a sigh of relief.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, Rarity.

Pinkie Pie: (getting really close to Rarity) Are you as happy with them as we are? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Rarity: Well, I'm... happy that all of you are happy. I'm just relieved to finally be done.

Spike came rushing in, out of breath.

Spike: You are never gonna believe this! You've heard of Hoity-Toity?

Twilight Sparkle: The bigwig fashion hotshot in Canterlot?

Spike: Uh-huh. He heard about your fashion show. Well, maybe I happened to mention it to him. He's coming here all the way from Canterlot to see your work, Rarity!

Applejack: Whoa, Nelly! You could sell a ton o' dresses to this guy. Your business will be boomin'!

Twilight Sparkle: Wow!

Rainbow Dash: That's so cool!

Pinkie Pie: I don't believe it!

Rarity: Hoity-Toity? He's coming here... to see these dresses?

Spike: Yep! Get ready for all of your dreams to come true.

Everyone left except for Y/n.

Y/n: You know, if this "Hoity-Toity" sees these dresses and he's really as big of a name in the fashion world as everypony makes him out to be, that could be a huge hit to your reputation.

Rarity: You think I don't know that?! But I can't just tell our friends that they're, uh...

Y/n: Bad at fashion choices?

Rarity: That, yes.

Later that night.

There was a big crowd of ponies surrounding the Carousel Boutique that now has a run way and curtains. Rarity and her cat looked past the curtains to search the crowd and saw a gray Earth Pony stallion.

Rarity: (gasp) There he is!

Y/n looked at the stallion himself.

Y/n: I'm guessing he's Hoity-Toity?

Hoity-Toity clapped his hooves which made another stallion set a seat pillow for him. Rarity then began to breath heavily.

Y/n: It's not too late to back out of this.

Rarity: Okay. Relax. Our friends like their outfits and so will he.

The light began to dim which made Rarity squeal.

Rarity: What's wrong with the lights?!

Y/n: I'm pretty sure that means the show's starting.

Rarity: Oh, Good.

Music begins to and the spotlight highlights the silhouette of Spike who talked through a microphone.

Spike: Since the beginning of time, the elite of Equestria have longed for pony fashions that truly expressed the essence of their very souls. Patiently waiting decades-no, centuries-for the perfect pony gown. Today, at long last, Equestria, your wait is over! Let's hear it for the breathtaking designs of Ponyville's own Rarity!

Y/n saw the spotlight was about to hit his friends in their ridiculous outfits.

Y/n: (sigh) Forgive me.

Y/n blasted the lights with his magic which made everyone gasp in surprise and confusion.

Spike: Hey, what's going on?!

Y/n took the mic from Spike.

Y/n: We apologize for the inconvenience, but we seem to be having some technical difficulties.

The mane five came back stage.

Rainbow Dash: What the hay, Y/n?! We were about to go on.

Y/n put a hoof up.

Y/n: Before you say another word, look in the mirror and ask yourself if you really wanted to go out there looking like that.

The mane five looked confused until the looked at the mirror.

Twilight: Oh, I see what you mean. I think we went too far.

Y/n: You're old Gala dresses were fine, and they were much better than whatever you have on now. Even Rarity thinks so, she just doesn't have the courage to tell you.

Rainbow Dash: What? No way! Rarity said she loved them. Right, Rarity?

Rarity: Well, actually. They are indeed the most hideous dresses I've ever made.

The others were a little surprised to hear that.

Applejack: Well, then why didn't you say anything?

Rarity: I was trying to be generous and do my best to make you girls the dresses you wanted.

Twilight: Rarity, we're sorry we took advantage of your generosity. Y/n's right, those first dresses you designed were perfect.

Pinkie Pie: We're so super sorry.

Rainbow Dash: You worked really hard to make our dresses exactly the way we wanted them. We can all see how well that turned out.

Rarity: Oh, I forgive you.

Applejack: Well, that's mighty big of you.

Rainbow Dash: So, wait. Why do you care about what happens with the fashion show.

Y/n thinks for a moment.

Y/n: Rarity is an Element of Harmony like me, so anything that harms her reputation might harm mine.

Applejack: You know, you can just say you were trying to be a good friend.

Y/n: Hush up. So, are we doing this show or not?

Twilight: Right after Rarity changes our dresses back.

Rarity: Oh, but that'll take a whole day and I'm sure Hoity-Toity will be gone by then.

Y/n thought again.

Y/n: Hmm. Maybe not.

He walked out of there.

The next day.

Y/n was at the train station and sat there until he saw Hoity-Toity.

Y/n: Why hello there. You must be Hoity-Toity.

Hoity-Toity: The one and only.

Y/n: Listen, do you know about that fashion show last night that got canceled from technical difficulties? Well, it's going on tonight and you should see it.

Hoity-Toity: Sorry, but I have time that's far too valuable to waste.

Y/n: What if I was there?

Hoity-Toity: What if you were-

He finally got a good look at Y/n and finally realized who he was talking to.

Hoity-Toity: Pr-Prince Y/n!

Y/n: Yes. See, this fashion show is being run by my personal tailor. And if you just wait till tonight, I promise you won't regret it.

Hoity-Toity: Well, all right. If you say so, your highness.

Y/n nodded and teleported in front of the boutique. He walked in to find Rarity hard at work with a new dress next to her.

Y/n: That your dress?

Pinkie Pie: Yep. We all finished Rarity's dress for her.

Applejack: Thanks to Fluttershy's freaky knowledge of sewing.

Fluttershy gave a slight blush.

Y/n: Regardless. I got Hoity-Toity to stay for tonight, so be ready.

Later at night.

It was a repeat of the previous night with a crowd gathering and Rarity watching from backstage with her and the other mane seven being dressed up.

Rarity: All right. It's almost time.

Y/n was struggling with his tie.

Applejack: Uh, you okay there, Y/n?

Y/n: Of course. Why wouldn't I be?

Rainbow Dash: Maybe because you've been at your tie for the past ten minutes.

Y/n: I got it.

Twilight stepped up.

Twilight: Here, I read a book about doing ties once.

Twilight used her magic to fix up Y/n's tie.

Twilight: There you go. Told you, you would look handsome.

Y/n took a moment to think of a response.

Y/n: Thank you. I must say, that the blue of your dress brings out the color of your eyes.

Twilight blushes at that.

Twilight: Th-Thank you.

Pinkie hopped in front of Y/n.

Pinkie: What about me, N/n? How do I look?

Y/n looked her up and down.

Y/n: The only thing I can say is, it suits you.

Pinkie: Why, thank you.

Twilight: But who looks better? Me or Pinkie?

Rarity: Hush up! We're starting!

The show began with stars surrounding the area and Twilight showing off her dress.

Hoity-Toity: (lifts down his glasses, slightly) Hm. Stunning.

It next showed off Applejack in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Simply magnificent! And I suddenly have a fierce craving for some Dutch apple pie, candied apples on a stick, apple turnovers, apple cobbler...

Next was candy raining on to Pinkie's dress.

Hoity Toity: Brilliant!

Darkness shrouded the area with the only thing that could be seen were a pair of violet eyes that belonged to Y/n, who covered the bottom part of his face with his cape before throwing it in a way to make it flow, showing off his suit.

Hoity-Toity: Oh, how bold! How divine!

Thunder was heard and next up was Rainbow in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Oh! Spectacular!

Flowers then bloomed and butterflies flew around as it then showed off Fluttershy's dress.

Hoity Toity: Now, this is a fashion show! Oh, these outfits are absolutely amazing! Who is responsible? Step forward. Show yourself!

Finally Rarity stroud down the run way in her dress.

Hoity Toity: Brava! Brava! Magnifico! Encore!

Rarity: Oh, thank you. Thank you! Oh, thank you so much!

Later.

Everyone was talking while Twilight wrote her letter to Celestia.

Twilight: "Dear Princess Celestia,
This week, my very talented friend Rarity learned that if you try to please everypony, you often times end up pleasing nopony, especially yourself. And I learned this: When somepony offers to do you a favor, like making you a beautiful dress, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth."

Twilight gave a small giggle before Spike sent the letter away.  Hoity-Toity then approached Rarity.

Hoity-Toity: Rarity, my congratulations to you on a most impressive fashion debut! Would you do me the great honor of allowing me to feature your couture in my best of the best Boutique in Canterlot?

Rarity gave an excited gasp at the thought of that.

Hoity-Toity: Now, I'll need you to make a dozen of each outfit for me by next Tuesday.

Rarity heard that and chuckled nervously before fainting.

Y/n: (sigh) Give her a week to recover and she'll make your outfits.

Hoity-Toity: Sounds fair to me.

Later.

Everything begins to settle down when Twilight approaches Y/n.

Twilight: Hey, Prince Y/n, can I ask you something?

Y/n: I guess.

Twilight: Would you, (blushing) uh... like to...

Y/n: (raise an eyebrow) Would I like to...

Twilight took a deep breath before saying...

Twilight: (blushing) Would you like to dance with me at the Gala?

Y/n put a hoof to his chin.

Y/n: Hm. Well, I usually dance with my sisters at the Gala.

Twilight began to look down.

Y/n: But if I have enough time, I think I can spare you a dance.

Twilight: (excited) Really?! I mean (clears throat) That sounds good to me, your highness.

Y/n: I've always liked the dancing part, I'll be looking forward to it.

Y/n walked away and when was gone, Twilight could do nothing but squeal.

To be continued.