Seeing the devastation of Apple Bloom’s death, Rarity became overwhelmed with fear for her own sister. Though she had not always been the perfect sibling, she swore to protect Sweetie Belle at any cost.

• The infection had not yet spread far outside Ponyville, so Rarity and bought tickets straight to Manehattan. Despite Sweetie Belle’s desperate pleas to stay with Scootaloo, Rarity said no.

• Before leaving, she made a solemn promise to Twilight to do whatever she could to help combat the virus. Even from afar, she refused to be powerless.

• Working tirelessly day and night, she designed protective gas masks and armor, weaving enchantments into the very fabric she created, hoping that one of her designs would shield ponies from the bites and spores

• She sent her prototypes to Twilight, praying for a breakthrough. But each attempt failed