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-Did you see his face when he saw you at Sprout's house?
-Yes, what surprises me is that you have seen it. You were in the kitchen Izzy.
-Oh I didn't see it, but I did hear it- she laughed as she continued jogging.
Pipp laughed and shook her head as she tried to keep up with her - Do you think he was jealous?
-Of course! Oh Pipp this is so exciting!
-I know! - Both let out a small squeal and then began to laugh at the looks the ponies gave them around.
-Hey, Sprout was very kind to advise you.
-I know, he's a great pony - she sighed - His advice sounds coherent and my favorite part... It have style!
-As much as I love overalls, I hate the idea of you taking off your crown.
-It's only for a while, plus Sprout said that scarves on the mane look good.
-I suppose.
Both ponies continued on their way to the nearest stores, they wanted to finish the change of look as soon as possible.
They visited the clothing store, accessories, a stylist who transformed her long hair into a nice and simple high ponytail. Emerging from her little trip, the flamboyant Princess Pipp had become the simple and pretty Pipp.
-You look great Pipp!
-Do you think? I feel great and fashionable.
-I do! Now, let's go to Sunny. Today is your night.
Pipp smiled and pulled Izzy into a tight hug, well, not that tight, her body still ached.
-I appreciate it so much, Izzy- she whispered.
-Hey, what are friends for?
They both smiled and walked towards the path that would take them to the lighthouse.
-Hey Izzy?
-Yes?
-Couldn't you just change my look with your magic?
-Aaaa yes, but that would not have been fun.
Pipp laughed at the answer and silently wondered how it had been so long without a friend?
Both ponies smiled and continued on their way to Sunny's house. Arriving at the house, both wondered where the others were, there was no one.
However, they heard knocking upstairs and assumed their friends were at the lighthouse, giving each other a look, they went upstairs and found them.
-Oh! You scared me - Sunny shrieked and then laughed.
-Oh, sorry. Hey, where is my sister?
Sunny smiled and pointed to a sheet that served as a dresser.
-Zip, come on.
-I'm not going out with this on Sunny.
-Oh, come on. You look great.
-How do you know? You have not seen me.
-I saw the first three outfits and they fit you well, this one will be no exception. Now hurry up, Pipp and Izzy are already here.
-Another reason to not go out. Pipp will take a photo of me and upload it to her networks.
Pipp laughed at the comment - Don't worry Zipp, I don't have my phone with me, you can go out.
There was silence for a few seconds, but then the curtain slid back revealing Zipp in a simple, gorgeous gray modern dress. She wasn't wearing any accessories, just the dress.
All the ponies squealed in delight at seeing her like that.
-Oops, oops, what did you do with my sister? - Pipp annoyed.
-You look amazing Zipp! I'm next, I'm next! - Izzy yelled as she jumped up and down.
-I showed off, didn't I?
-I must admit I like this one- Zipp commented as she looked at her reflection in the mirror and through it she could see Pipp and her new style.
-Hey, Pipp you look so... Not you.
-Really? Thanks!
-I helped her!
-What do you think?- Pipp asked as she lowered her eyes to the ground.
-I must admit that you look amazing, different but, a good different- she smiled.
-You look great! You did this all day, why?
-It's a secret! But you'll find out soon, in a half hour to be exact - Izzy shrieked.
-Yes, well, what can you tell me about you? Why the change?
Sunny giggled, and both ponies noticed a slight blush on Zipp's cheeks.
-You won't believe what we heard in the morning.
-Well, Sunny heard it rather.
-Yes, I was in the kitchen and suddenly I heard someone talking outside. So, I saw out the window that it was Hitch and then I heard...
Both ponies brought their heads closer and opened their eyes waiting for what Sunny would say and then...
-Hitch likes Zipp!
It was like a bucket of cold water for both of them . Izzy took a quick look at Pipp who reflected confusion and sadness in her eyes.
-What did you say?- she murmured.
-Apparently the Sheriff likes me- Zipp commented as she looked to the side and smiled slightly.
-Oh... - was all she answered but, then she came back to earth and knew she should say something else so she put on her best smile - Oh, that's... That's amazing Zipp. We are very happy for you. Right Izzy?
Izzy didn't answer, she just looked at Pipp but when Pipp nodded her head and gave her a smile, Izzy sighed - Sure, that's great! Umm... Yupi!
- Yes, Yupi. Now, Hitch is coming and Sunny has to finish fixing you up. We'll... We'll go downstairs to make dinner. Come on Izzy.
-Oh thanks. We won't be long - Sunny said as she turned to put her attention on Zipp.
Both ponies nodded and headed for the little elevator when Pipp turned around.
- Hey, Zipp.
-Yes?
- Do you... Do you like Hitch?
Zipp looked to the side and let out a small sigh - I know I feel different when I'm by his side, that hadn't happened to me before - she smiled.
Pipp nodded - Then I'm very happy for you.
Pipp genuinely smiled and headed downstairs with Izzy who didn't say a word until they were downstairs.
-Pipp...
-I think we were wrong all this time Izzy.
-But, we saw how nervous he gets with you. I do not think that...
-But we never heard anything Izzy, Sunny did. You know, I don't regret today because I spent the whole day with you, I made a new friend, I realized that the phone is not everything and look! I have a new style and I like it.
-Yes but, you like Hitch.
-And he likes Zipp and vice versa. If my sister really loves him, I'm not going to get in the way of her happiness.
-Ow Pipp- Izzy trotted towards her and pulled her down in a big hug - I'm so sorry.
-Don't be sorry, I'm fine... Or I will be in a few days. I need to get used to the idea- she smiled as they got up from the floor.
-Well, there is a dinner to prepare.
-Yeah, umm I'm not staying Izzy.
-What?
-It would be very uncomfortable, I will not do that to them. These are my feelings and I will deal with them. I'll go back to Zephyr Heights and meditate a bit.
-I do not want you to go!
-Hey, it's not goodbye. I'll be back in a few days.
-You promise?
-Hey, do you think that now that I know what it is to have friends I would throw it away?
Izzy laughed - No, of course not.
Pipp smiled - I'll go now that it's still a bit light. If they ask, tell them my mother called and requested my presence.
-What if Zipp tries to contact your mom?
-I do not know.
-What if you go to my house? you can meditate in peace.
- Seriously, doesn't it bother you?
-Not at all. I'll tell them you left on urgent royal duties from your fans.
-Ow Izzy - this time it was Pipp who knocked Izzy down in a big hug - Thank you very much.
-That's what friends are for, right?
-Sure.
-Now go, I'll visit you in about two days.
-I'll wait for your visit and Izzy... Not a word to anyone that I... Oh, I forgot about Sprout!
-Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
-Are you sure?
-Yupiririn, now go rest your mind. Izzy covers your back.
Pipp smiled and headed towards the square as fast as she could, but she realized that her body was still aching and it would be difficult to get to Bridelwood.
-I guess it's a good opportunity to take the new tram - she smiled and walked to the stop.
Walking in and letting out a long sigh - Well, it was nice while it lasted...
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-Sprout, this is not going to work.
-I already told you, you look good, you smell good but, we are missing something and that is that Pipp loves music and so do you. So I thought you should sing her a song.
-Yes, I already understood it but, it won't work. Sprout, I don't sing, i dance and I'm not even good at that.
-But she won't mind, it's the thought that counts- he mentioned as he kept pushing.
-Ughhh, this won't work.
-Of course, now could you walk? All the ponies are watching your tantrum.
Hitch looked around and it was true, clearing his throat he straightened up and was going to take a step when...
-Oh no!
-What?
-Your medals.
-My what...?
-Your Sheriff medals, that will make your outfit look more elegant. Where do you have them?
-I um, I don't know. At the station?
-I'll be right back, stay here - he mentioned before running away.
Hitch sighed - What did I get myself into?
He was nervous, more than nervous. Pipp would think her detail was cute or mediocre. He didn't want to embarrass himself.
As he walked in circles thinking at loud, he was able to recognize a cutie mark in the form of a musical note getting on the tram.
It couldn't be her, right?... Where was she going?