My Little Pony: Equestria Girls/Sodor On Vacation
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Season 1: Sodor to Equestria
Episode 3: Fashion Meets Beauty (Rarity x James)
It was an early afternoon at Rarity's Boutique, she was busy making new designs for her dresses and she loves it. But what she doesn't know is that there's someone else that's also in love with her, James has a crush on Rarity. He wanted to tell her, but he doesn't have the courage to tell her yet. So, when the time comes, he'll tell her. In the meantime, James is helping Rarity organize her dresses while she designs more patterns on her dresses.
James: Rarity, I don't think I've told you this but, I thank you for hiring me to help you with your boutique. On Sodor, I've always been boasting about my shiny red paint and saying I'm a splendid red engine, but this, well, this is something else entirely different from my control. Now I'm here, I get to experience fashion for the first time, all thanks to you.
Rarity: Why thank you darling, that means a lot to me. Speaking of which, do you like these patterns I put on this dress.
James: I think they look dashing. Speaking of designs, where's Toad?
Duke: Rarity has let him take a break, so he's hanging out with Oliver at Sunset's, you young whipper-snapper.
James: (Groans) Same old Duke, well anyways, I'm going for a walk, I need to stretch my legs.
Rarity: Take your time darling.
James walked out of the boutique and once he's far way, he was grumbling to himself.
James: (Grumbles) Why didn't I tell Rarity I like her, what's holding me back? (Sighs) Maybe what my gut is saying it's not the time, when the time is right, I will tell her.
Then, he had an idea.
James: Maybe my friends have an idea for what I could do for Rarity.
So, James raced off to see his friends and asked them for advice. He found some of them at the park: Fluttershy playing with her bunny, Angel, Skarloey and Rheneas playing Frisbee, Edward fishing at the pond, Gordon and Rainbow Dash walking down the path, since they've become official and Thomas and Sunset were lying on the grass watching the clouds.
James: Hello everybody.
Edward: Oh, hi James, how you've been.
James: It's going well, what about you guys?
Thomas: Well, more of our friends arrived through the portal, Derek brought Annie and Clarabel, Henrietta, Bertram, Butch and Thumper. Harvey and Salty also came in with Elizabeth and the Pack.
James: Wow, that's a bigger group than I expected.
Sunset Shimmer: Yep, it is, but we managed to sort them out. Annie and Clarabel, Derek, Harvey and Kelly sided with me. Butch, Elizabeth, Nelson and Oliver the excavator sided with Twilight. Ned sided with Fluttershy. Isobella and Patrick sided with Rarity. Salty sided with Pinkie and Alfie, Brenda, Buster, Byron, Darcy, Henrietta, Jack and Thumper sided with Applejack. And you guess what else I'm going to say?
James: Let me guess, nobody went to Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash: Which still to this day is so annoying, but I'm willing to let it slide since I'm spending the day with my speedy hubby.
James: Speedy hubby? (Laughs)
Gordon: Don't get any bright ideas James?
James: I know, I know. I won't spoil your little walk in the park.
Gordon: That's more like it, let's get going Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash: Right behind ya, Gordon.
James: (Snickers) I still can't get over the speedy hubby thing. In all honesty, where are the others that went through the portal?
Annie & Clarabel: Right here James.
He looked to his left and see Annie & Clarabel sitting on a bench watching Edward fish, Harvey was there along with Kelly, while Derek is napping under a tree and Ned is playing with Fluttershy's animal friends.
The two coach twins have light tan skin with dark brown short hair, along with small silver earrings, wearing brown work uniforms, black skirts and leggings and work shoes, they also have ochre eyeshadow.
Harvey has dark tan skin with crimson hair, wearing a dark and light gray, red t-shirt with a dark red jacket over it, the inside is red and the edges are yellow, on the shoulders shows his trademark number with some red and gray details, crimson jeans and black sneakers.
Derek has green skin and yellow hair spiking back, wearing a dark green sweater, black jeans and yellow shoes.
Ned has light orange skin and gray hair, wearing an orange shirt wearing his logo, with a dark orange hoodie over it, gray sweatpants with orange stripes on the sides and orange shoes.
James: Oh hello everyone.
Derek: (Yawns) Afternoon James.
Harvey: So what brings you at the park James?
James: I came here to you guys for some help, I've been doing a bunch of nice things for Rarity, from helping her organize her dresses, bringing in a bunch of fabric for her designs and setting up her small version of a fashion show. I feel like I should do something more.
Henry: What do you mean by that James?
James: What I mean is, that either I give her some jewelry, flowers or something, me deciding these options is hurting my brain.
Sunset Shimmer: Hmm, she likes all types of jewelry, like rings, bracelets, earrings or necklaces. What are you up to? Wait a minute, you're not falling in love for her are you?
James: (Stammers) You-you could say that.
Fluttershy: Aww, that's so sweet.
James: Well, I want her to not know what I'm planning, I'm trying to do it in secret.
Sunset Shimmer: I have an idea, since she's been doing all of this fashion designing on her own, why don't you do her job for her. I'm sure she's taught you how to design dresses right.
James: Yeah, she did. I do hope I don't screw this up.
Sunset Shimmer: Trust me James, you won't, and if you're getting a necklace or ring for your not marriage engagement, hide it with you and when the time is right, show it to her.
James: Thank you, that really means a lot.
Thomas: Hey, I also have a good idea that will make it even better.
James: What's that, Thomas?
Thomas: Why don't we have most of our lady friends come over to Rarity's Boutique and pose as models, like you see people in different fashion shows, walking down the catwalk, posing for pictures and going back to the stage. And not just ladies, I bet Stepney and two other guys will be proud to be part of it.
James: Thomas! That is the most brilliant idea you've ever come up with! And I know a perfect song to really spice it up in the boutique. But who will be the models for the fashion show?
Sunset Shimmer: Hmm, why not have Nia, Emily, Rebecca, Mavis, Stepney, Annie & Clarabel, Isobella, Alfie, Brenda, Darcy and Jack join in on the fashion show, if they want.
Thomas: That's not a bad roster of people, Sunset, you're a good thinker.
Sunset Shimmer: (Blushes) Thanks, Thomas.
James: Can you let your friends know if they have some of our friends, and tell them to meet at Rarity's Boutique?
Sunset Shimmer: Don't worry James, I'll let them know.
James: Yes! This is going according to plan.
Meanwhile, Rarity is still working on more dress designs, when she sees a line of some of her new friends, but some she already recognized.
Rarity: What's all of this?
James: Rarity, I think you deserve a break of designing those dresses, it's time for me to take over and you need to focus on today's fashion show, happening around your boutique.
Rarity: Are you actually serious James?
James: I'm sure as rain, Rarity. I believe with my new models; we can literally steal the show.
Rarity: Well then, I don't know what to say Jamesy, it seems as time goes by, you seem to impress me more than ever. Very well then, I'll have Daisy and Toad help me set the stage while you get your models ready for the fashion show of a lifetime. Duke, can you manage helping James out with his designs?
Duke: Certainly Ms. Rarity, I won't let you down.
James: Thank you Rarity, and don't worry, I won't let you down.
Rarity: I know you won't Jamesy, make me proud.
James: I will my sweet.
Rarity blushed as she walked away to help set the stage. His friends were a little bit worried about this new experience.
Isobella has yellow-orange skin with her hair styled into a ponytail with tiny red stripes, wearing a yellow shirt with no lower arm sleeves, her number is on the left side of her shirt, over it is a light grey vest with yellow stripes, light gray jeans with red stripes and white shoes, she has dark gold eyeshadow.
Alfie has mint skin with lime hair with a strand of beige, wearing a black t-shirt with two gold and brown stripes, over it is a lime jacket with beige outlining and on his shoulders is his trademark number, black sweatpants with a beige stripe going down and black shoes.
Brenda has teal skin with beige short hair, wearing a beige t-shirt with the Pack logo on the right, teal sweatpants and beige shoes.
Darcy has yellow skin with dark grey hair that has been braided, wearing specialist goggles, a dark yellow shirt with teal stripes on the sleeves, dark grey pants with yellow stripes and yellow and grey sneakers, she has yellow-orange eyeshadow.
Jack has grey skin with red hair, wearing a dark red shirt with a red jacket over it with his trademark number, a beige stripe on the shoulder and beige outlining where his pockets are, black sweatpants with a beige stripe going down and black, red and beige sneakers.
Jack: James, are you sure about this?
James: Trust me Jack, once she sees how impressed the fashion show is, it will be one step closer for me to well, you know.
Alfie: Don't worry James, we won't let you down.
James: Are you guys ready?
Jack, Rebecca, Isobella, Darcy,Annie & Clarabel, Alfie, Mavis, Brenda, Emily & Nia: We're ready! We're ready! We're ready! We're ready! We're ready! We're ready! We're ready! We're ready!
James: Then let's get this runway rolling people!
BG Music: Life is a Runway- Rarity (James singing)
James:
(Around this part, James is designing orange, green and yellow with extravagant patterns as he sings, along with making some neat suits for the guys)
Life is a runway (Chorus: Runway)
Listen, here's what it's all about
I tell you, life is a runway (Runway)
Time to bring what's on the inside out
Into the light
Into the light
Life is a runway
When you see it my way
Take all the good inside
Make it beautiful
Fashion is a way to start
Showing what's in your heart
Call it superficial
I call it irrefutable
(One by one, everyone walked down the catwalk, posed for the camera and splayed out so that James appears in the center with a suit of his own, designed by Rarity)
Oh-oh, oh-wha-oh
Oh-oh, oh-wha-oh
Oh-oh, oh-wha-oh
Life is a runway
You can be the person
That you want to be
With a little love
And some accessories (Life is a runway)
Don't be scared to show you have
Personal style
Just go do your thing
You'll make everyone smile (Life is a runway)
(They started dancing to the last section of the song, and James start busting some moves until the singing comes back)
You can be the person
That you want to be
With a little love
And some accessories (Life is a runway)
Don't be scared to show you have
Personal style
Just go do your thing
You'll make everyone smile (Life is a runway)
Life is a runway (Runway)
I'll show you what it's all about
I tell you, life is a runway (Runway)
Time to bring what's on the inside out
(One by one, they went another time across the catwalk, posed for pictures and went backstage as James' platform start rising up as he nearly finishes the song)
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Into the light
Once the fashion show was over, James nearly collapsed with exhaustion, just as he was about to walk out, Rarity was there with a shocked expression, James yelped and stepped back.
James: (Stammers) Um…um…what do you think? (Chuckles sheepishly)
Rarity: That…that was…
James: Good! Please don't say horrible, please don't say horrible!
Rarity: That was…that was…that was simply marvelous, Jamesy!
James: Wait, what?
Rarity immediately grabbed him and gave him a ginormous hug.
Rarity: This is the greatest fashion show I've ever seen. And you used my song to make this fashion show be even more special.
James: (Groans) Need to…breath, Rarity!
Rarity: Oh sorry Jamesy.
James: (Gasps) Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
Rarity: Like it? I love it, and it's all thanks to you, my Jamesy.
She gave him a kiss on the cheek, and James immediately started blushing, some of the ladies peaked out to see what's going on, and once they saw Rarity kissing James, they immediately awed. Rarity finished her kiss and started walking away, before turning to James.
Rarity: See ya later, Jamesy. I just got to get some things and be right back darling. (Blows kiss)
The air kiss landed on James, as he immediately fell to the ground. Rarity can only chuckle and she walked out of the boutique. Emily, Nia, Stepney and Rebecca walked out to help James out.
Emily: James, are you alright.
James: I think I'm in love.
Emily: Oh brother.
Nia: He's love-struck.
Emily: He'll snap out of it soon enough, I think the fashion show is a success.
Stepney: It sure is, I haven't had this much fun in a long time.
Mavis: Same here Stepney, this fashion show is awesome, if Rainbow Dash was here.
After a while, James was walking downtown to the park, and he was still dreaming of Rarity.
James: Man, can I believe what just happened. My performance made Rarity extremely happy and she kissed me. But it's not the true kiss I was looking for yet. When the time is right, I will…
He suddenly fell into the pond of the park, once he popped his head out. He sees Fluttershy and Henry, Sunset and Thomas, Twilight and Edward and Rainbow and Gordon looking at him, and they immediately started laughing at him.
James: (Growls) Guys, not funny.
Thomas: This is totally funny, dude, there's no denying it.
Rainbow Dash: Whatcha doing, going for an evening swim.
James: Not what I had in mind.
Henry: What are you actually doing, James?
James: Well, I was busy talking to myself until I fell in the pond and nearly lost my train of thought.
Gordon: What are you thinking about?
James: Thomas, you know that fashion show idea you were suggesting for me to do, well turns out (Climbs out of the pond), it was a huge success.
Thomas: Wow, I'm actually surprised.
James: I know right, after the fashion show, I wanna know what else I can do for her.
Sunset Shimmer: Well, you could get her that special ring I mention.
James: Uhh, are you sure Sunset?
Sunset Shimmer: I'm sure, I'll also see if Starlight and maybe some of your other friends might help you along the way.
James: Hmm, interesting, I do believe this will indeed work out. Thanks for helping Sunset, how about you come along on my jewelry hunt and bring Thomas with you, I'm sure you two can help us out.
The two looked at each other and immediately blushed.
Thomas: Umm, I'm sure we will help you out James, but in the meantime, me and the others have other plans to do, so when will the jewelry hunt begin?
James: Umm, maybe the next three days, what's today for right now?
Twilight Sparkle: Today is a Tuesday, so around Friday, we'll start searching.
James: Perfect, for the rest of the day, I'll try to impress her more times than I could even count.
The next day, Rarity took the day off and have James go with her, for a special lesson: learning to roller skate. James was nervous about this, but Rarity assured him that it will be fun in the end.
Rarity: Now darling, the trick to understanding how to roller skate is first: Have something support you so that way you won't fall. Second: Once you feel comfortable, try rolling on your own. And finally, after a couple of tries, you can finally master the art of roller skating.
James: Um, okay, I'll see what I can doooooo…
His first time standing up, caused the wheels to roll and have James smash into a tree, which caused Rarity to chuckle a little bit.
James: Ow! Okay, this is going to take a while.
Rarity: (Chuckles) Oh Jamesy, let me help you.
Once James gets himself situated, Rarity rolled alongside him to help him get better at roller-skating. After her teaching, James tried to follow it but the three tries he did have caused him to crash into another tree, fell into a pond and trip over a bench. All of which caused Rarity to chuckle a lot more until she couldn't take it anymore.
Rarity: (Laughs) Oh darling, you are hilarious. Though you still need a lot to learn.
James: (Groans) You think. This isn't easy how it looks, Rarity, I don't know how you girls manage to do this whole roller-skating thing, you guys do it with ease.
Rarity: (Chuckles) It takes a lot of learning, darling. But with time, you'll get the hang of it.
James: Let's hope so.
It turns out, with more time, James managed to get the hang of it and a little while, James has finally mastered roller-skating and Rarity is awfully impressed. Late afternoon, Sunset, Thomas, Pinkie, Percy and some of their new and old friends are hanging around the park and Starlight and Emily later joined them with the Scottish Twins behind her. They were enjoying themselves when James came rushing by until stopping.
James: Here's James!
Percy: Oh great, here we go with that line again. You always have to be the showmen of our team aren't you?
James: Hey, what can I say, I always have to make an entrance.
Thomas: Well sometimes, your entrances are sometimes a bit lackluster.
Bill: I have to agree with Thomas on this one, don't you agree Ben.
Ben: Quite right Bill, right indeed.
James: Oh belt up you two.
Starlight Glimmer: What are you up to James?
James: Well Starlight, Rarity, took the time to teach roller-skating and believe it or not, I actually did that. Took some time, but I finally did it.
Sunset Shimmer: Good for you James, today's a Wednesday so until Friday, we'll start our hunt.
James: Well, at least that's something. And I got a good plan for what I can do for Rarity for Thursday.
And he whispered the plan to the others and they immediately agreed. Around Thursday, James took the time to ask Rarity on a date for ice cream, and she gladly accepted. Sporting their usual attire, they walked into town and went into the parlor and ordered their desserts: James got himself strawberry with gummies and Rarity got vanilla with chocolate chunks.
Rarity: I thank you Jamesy, for this splendid ice cream date we're having, I must say, every day from yesterday and today, you've impressed me more times than I can count and I can't thank you enough for it.
James: What can I say, I'm one of those generous guys, and I also thank you for teaching me generosity way back, without you teaching me this, I would've still be my usual stuck up self.
Rarity: That's right darling, I do have a way of words you know.
Suddenly, she flicked her spoon and a swab of ice cream landed on James' nose. The two of them looked at each other and later laughed. They were having a wonderful time, after their ice cream date, they arrived at the park around night and sat at one of the park benches as they look out at the stars.
Rarity: This has been one extraordinary day Jamesy, and I thank you for making this happen.
James: You're welcome my sweet.
Rarity then put her arm around James and shifted closer to him, James acknowledged by putting his arm around her as the two of them looked on into the night sky.
James: (Thoughts) And tomorrow Rarity, is going to be the biggest one yet.
Around 1:00 P.M at Friday, James headed to the park again where he sees Sunset, Thomas, Twilight, Edward, Rainbow, Gordon, Percy, Pinkie and Toby waiting for him.
James: So you guys ready?
Rainbow Dash: Of course we're ready, we wouldn't want to miss this.
Thomas: And besides, I can't wait to see you two finally getting together for real this time.
James: I know right.
Pinkie Pie: I'm excited as well James, I couldn't wait!
Twilight Sparkle: Well then, let's get this jewelry hunt started.
So the group walked through the town and found a jewelry store. When they walked in, they were amazed to see all kinds of different jewelry. The manager stepped into view.
Manager: Ah, you must be the Sudrian folk everyone's been talking about, I'm the manager of this store and I'm pleased to say that with your arrival and your increasing popularity, us Equestrians have decided that everything that you buy, will be free with no charge. So help yourself out to my fine jewelry.
Thomas: Thank you, sir.
The others walked around the store looking for a perfect gift to give to Rarity. Percy, Toby and Edward were looking at the rings of the store, but they have their own opinions.
Percy: I mean, there are nice, but they look a little too…
Edward: Formal?
Percy: Yeah, that's the word.
Toby: I have to agree with Edward on this one, yes they do look nice, but they're more for engagements for marriages if you ask me.
Edward: Same here Toby.
The others were at the bracelet section, like the first three, they have their own opinions.
Pinkie Pie: Ooh, look at these bracelets! They look so cute!
Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I mean they look good but…
Gordon: They aren't extravagant enough, would you say that?
Rainbow Dash: Yeah, that.
The last group were looking at the necklaces, as they were looking through, James spotted one necklace that caught his eye. It was a necklace with a center ruby and three diamonds dangling right next to it.
James: Oh…my…gosh.
Sunset Shimmer: What did you find James?
James: I think I just found the perfect necklace to give to Rarity.
Thomas: James, this one is perfect. Let's get it and you can give it to Rarity.
James: Yes! And I know a perfect way to make a dramatic entrance into her shop.
Gordon: Please don't do something stupid James.
James: Come now Gordon, I won't do something this stupid just to get a girl.
Thomas: Judging by you, there's bound to be some stupidity down the line.
James: Real funny. Anyway, I got a girl to get.
So James raced off with the necklace in a bag, and when he got his roller skates on, he raced to Rarity's Boutique, the rest of his friends followed to see what's going on. In the shop, Rarity was finishing up with the dress she's making, when she sees James rolling in with his roller skates.
James: Here's James!
Rarity: Quite an entrance you make there.
James: Thanks, but some of my friends say it's annoying to see it, but I take pride for my entrances in my old days resulted in my old wooden brakes catching fire and resulting in my first accident crashing into a cow field.
Rarity: That's quite a story you got there. So what brings you around here, darling?
James: Well, before I start work, I want to give you this.
He hands her the bag and when she opens it, she gasped in shock. She took the necklace out and she stared at it. Tears started flowing down when she is looking at the necklace.
Rarity: Oh…my…gosh. This is absolutely beautiful!
James: You love it?
Rarity: I do, where did you get this?
James: I got it from a jewelry store across town, and at the same time, I gave this necklace to you because I wanna tell you something.
Rarity: What is it darling?
James: The reason I was doing these nice things, from doing the fashion show, bringing you out for ice cream and now, giving you this necklace, is all for me to say this "will you be my girlfriend Rarity?"
She was shocked at what he said and she couldn't believe what she was hearing. She later come to an agreement.
Rarity: Oh, I would love to be your girlfriend, my Jamesy.
James: Oh come here.
She walked towards James and gave him a kiss on the lips with her hands on his cheeks, and James hugged her in his arms. The others who saw this awed at the site and when James and Rarity walked out, they immediately cheered for the two.
Thomas: I say your plan to win Rarity over James really worked out.
James: It did Thomas, it really did.
The entire group walked down the town to hang around the park to end the day for the evening.
Characters in Order:
1. James
2. Rarity
3. Duke
4. Edward
5. Thomas
6. Sunset Shimmer
7. Rainbow Dash
8. Gordon
9. Annie
10. Clarabel
11. Derek
12. Henry
13. Fluttershy
14. Jack
15. Alfie
16. Rebecca
17. Isobella
18. Darcy
19. Mavis
20. Brenda
21. Stepney
22. Emily
23. Nia
24. Twilight Sparkle
25. Percy
26. Bill
27. Ben
28. Starlight Glimmer
29. Pinkie Pie
30. Toby