The sun shone in Fluttershy’s room landing across Rainbow’s eyes as she groaned awake, She had spent a long time the previous day calming Fluttershy down from the visit from her parents. She snorted when she thought of the trouble those two were about to have.

-o.O.O.o-

Luna barely held her temper in check as she and Celestia strode up to the Solar Brightlight Adoptions office and slammed the main door open startling the receptionist.
“My apologies, but we require a word with mr & mrs Brightlight. Now.” Celestia’s tone brooked no argument as she made her way towards the door that lead to their office, the receptionist rushing ahead to announce them.

“...Are they doing here?!” mr Brightlight’s voice was heard to ask as the two princesses made their way inside the room.
“Ah, mr Brightlight - I had a disturbing letter from my protegé last night. Would you care to explain how you came to treat a mare I class as a close friend like dirt? no? okay, care to explain why you blocked all adoption attempts for her yet never went back for her?” By the time she was finished Celestia’s tone was cold, so cold that Luna had to double check that it was the princess of the sun next to her.

As she saw the hard visage on her sisters face Luna decided to simply be an imposing figure with a glare to the two in the office that she couldn’t match even in her time as nightmare moon.

Mr Brighltlight seemed to shrink under the dual gaze of the reigning monarchs of Equestria, his wife however didn’t seem to notice the trouble that they were in as she started to reply.
“How dare you! You barge into OUR business and you DARE accuse - “

“SILENCE!” Celestia’s call in the Royal Canterlot voice echoed throughout the room, flaring her wings while bringing a hoof to stomp the ground.
“As of this day forth you are out of business. Any ongoing adoptions will be dealt with by me personally and those that haven’t happened yet will now come under the purview of the Moon and Sun Adoption agency” She finished with a withering glare.

Luna took this moment to step forwards and spoke in a cold voice that the suns heat couldn’t melt.

“What’s more, thou are to be removed from thy premises here and leave. Thy severance pay should be enough to set you up elsewhere, but know this - Thou wilt not be allowed another adoption agency posting. Furthermore thou shalt NOT go near Fluttershy again. Is. That CLEAR!”

The two ponies in the room had paled considerably beneath their coats before Celestia stepped aside from the doorway and spoke.
“You may go.”

Mr & Mrs. Brightlight needed no other urgings and fled the building.

-o.O.O.o-

Fluttershy leaned into Rainbow taking comfort in her presence as she stirred when the cyan mare snorted.
“Rainbow?” She asked as she blinked, gazing up to her beautiful magenta orbs.
“Tell me it was a d - dream. Please” Fluttershy whispered out, not wanting to believe the day before had happened.

She felt Rainbows wing drape across her as the weathermare held her close.
“”Sorry flutters, I won’t lie to you, but I will promise you this, we will have that family. I promise, Scootaloo and Starsky, Twilight promised that she'd make sure we were still safe to."

The feeling of hope this raised couldn't be suppressed, nor did Fluttershy wish too, she simply let herself be comforted by the presence of the mare next to her.

Slowly as the room brightened Fluttershy came to a conclusion, no matter what the world threw at her she could, and would survive - she had her Rainbow next to her and her friends support behind her.
Smiling at this she gently extricated herself from the bed.

Today was a new day.

-o.O.O.o-

Rainbow watched as Fluttershy left to get herself tidied up before getting out the bed herself and going to retrieve the post. Picking it up she sorted into the two piles of hers and Fluttershy’s.

“Bill, junk, letter from Princess Luna, weather - wait what?” Rainbow said to herself as she sorted through them.

Quickly she tore open the letter from Princess Luna and started to read.

Capt. R. Dash

I am writing to inform thee that construction on the new base for the Shadow Bolts is nearing completion. I would be grateful if thou could arrange to be available to meet tonight to go over what will be expected of thee in thy role of Captain of this unit.

Also pursuant to thine suggestion I have added a miss. Derpy to one of the pre-slots, this means that including thyself, there are now 6 spaces provisionally filled. I have decided that 6 will now be the standard squad instead of the original 9 planned. If thou doth disagree with this decision, and feel thou doth have valid arguments to up the numbers I will be happy to listen to them this evening.

Signed: Princess Luna

Rainbow felt her eyes widen at this, she had originally been considering how to approach the Princess into lowering the number’s to the Shadow Bolts considering what their main function outside a display squad would be.

She couldn’t hide the smile as she realised that she wouldn’t need to worry anymore.
Looking back to the pile of letters she saw one addressed to both her and Fluttershy with a seal that she didn’t recognise, it was as if someone had cut the moon in half and replaced one side with half a sun.

Deciding to wait until Fluttershy was ready to read it with her she set that one back on the table before heading in the kitchen to prepare hot drinks. She had just finished when she heard Fluttershy’s gentle humming coming from the living room.

Smiling Rainbow went back through with the drinks and placed a short kiss on Fluttershy’s cheek as she sat next to her.
“Hey Flutters, d’you think we can leave the bandages off yet? I’d like to take a shower without a plastic bag over my wing.” Rainbow asked quietly.

Fluttershy’s face looked thoughtful for a moment. “Let me check something and I’ll let you know.” Fluttershy said as she got up and went over to the bookshelf, pulling down one of the thicker books she’d acquired since the fight in the alley.

quickly she turned the pages before stopping at what she was after. Reading through a couple of times Fluttershy seemed to nod before putting the book away.
“Let’s have our drinks and then I’ll check.” Fluttershy said coming back to the table. Rainbow nodded as she slid the sealed envelope to the two of them over to Fluttershy.

“Who, who could be writing to us both?” Fluttershy asked quietly.
Rainbow simply shrugged as she answered. “Beats me, I just didn’t feel right opening it on my own like.” Fluttershy gave her a little smile at that.
“Thanks Rain.” Fluttershy answered as she opened the envelope and set the letter between them so they could both read it.

To miss Brightlight & miss Dash,

We here at Sun and Moon adoption agency have been tasked with taking over any ongoing placements from Solar Brightlight Adoptions.

Due to the unexpected consequences of the above named agency closing down we would like to request to send our own inspector tomorrow morning at 11:00, we hope at the end of their visit it should take no more than two months for the requested foal and filly placements should all go well.

Thank you for your time,
Sun & Moon Adoption Agency

Rainbow looked up to see Fluttershy had a hopeful look to her features, a look that had been missing since her parent’s had briefly re-entered her life. It was a look of hope that Starsky and Scootaloo would be able to come and live with them.

-o.O.O.o-

Fluttershy looked back to Rainbow seeing her own hopes reflected in her magenta orbs and suddenly shot forwards to wrap Rainbow up in a tight embrace.

She felt Rainbows arms come about her as well, feeling the love and support she was getting from Rainbow could help her get through anything.
Gently breaking the embrace Fluttershy placed a tender loving kiss on Rainbows lips before backing away.

“Come on Rainbow, I need to check your wing.” She said quietly before leading the way to the couch for Rainbow to lie down on.

Gently she had Rainbow lift her wing so she could remove the bandages, shortly after Fluttershy was checking the wing for any trace of the break, if there was still a noticeable swelling then the bandages would go straight back on. Fortunately for Rainbow there wasn't.

"Go on Rainbow, I'll get breakfast ready." She said quietly. Rainbow nodded, a small smile on her muzzle.

While Rainbow was up in the shower Fluttershy prepared a simple daffodil and daisy toasted sandwich each for them.

*Knock-Knock*

The sound coming from the front door made Fluttershy squeak as she jumped, turning she made her way to it.
"Wh - who is it?" She called out nervously.
"It's Derpy, miss Fluttershy." The mailmares voice sounded through the door.

Opening the door a crack Fluttershy peeked out to see it indeed was Derpy.
With a smile she opened her door fully. "Can I help you?" She asked.
Derpy looked nervously to the ground and Fluttershy at the same time.

"C - can I come in please?" Smiling Fluttershy stepped back letting the grey mare in, turning to see Rainbow just coming down the stairs.
"Derpy can you take a seat a moment, I just need to put Rainbows bandages on okay?" Fluttershy asked. Nodding Derpy trotted over to the couch and sat while Fluttershy helped Rainbow before the two went back over to her.

"So what's up?" Rainbow asked. Looking to the floor Derpy sighed.
"I - I need help. I - I've been o - offered a new job, but I d - don't think I c - can do it."
Fluttershy smiled as she sat on the couch next to Derpy indicating Rainbow to do the same the other side.

As they sat Rainbow spoke up.
"So ya got your ShadowBolts invite then?" Derpy's head shot round to look Rainbow in the eye, well an eye and the wall next to her. Shocked she blurted out. "How did you know?"

"Well duh? Who else would Luna pick to captain the team?" Rainbow asked with her usual brash confidence. Fluttershy managed to stifle her laugh as Derpy's mouth dropped open in shock.

"But I'm a bad flyer. Nopony would wanna fly with me!" Derpy practically shouted, bringing her wings round to hide her face.
"Hey hey hey, stop that." Rainbow said with a gentle tone before she continued to speak.
“I’ve been told by someone I trust that when you’re not all that nervous of other ponies about you that you’re quite the flier. We just need to work on your confidence okay?”

Derpy’s wings had halted at the start of Rainbows words, by the time they were finished she had them back to her sides, a shy smile on her muzzle.
“Do - do you really think you can help?” Rainbow nodded. “Sure, first things first, after school bring Dinky to the south field where I practice, I’ll keep an eye on her while you show me a couple of basic flight moves. I’m gonna build up your ‘pony exposure’ after a week, I’ll have a couple o’ the girls and Fluttershy join me, and it’ll go on like that until you’re fine in the air. I promise.”

The look of hope in the forlorn eyes of derpy would have melted stronger hearts than Rainbows, looking to Fluttershy quickly and getting a quick nod in return, the two moved to give the mail mare a gentle hug.
“We’ll help you.” Rainbow said quietly, and made a silent promise to her that even if it took until after the team was upgraded to active status, Derpy would never lose her place on it.

“Th - thank you.” Derpy whispered out, her voice too choked to say much more.
With a final squeeze Rainbow and Fluttershy let her go.
“I - i got a few more letters to deliver, I’ll see you later.” Derpy said quietly. Rainbow nodded and followed her to the door.
Watching as Derpy opened her wings in front of the house she saw a couple of feathers ruffle.
“Hey Derpy, just remember, I have confidence in ya.” At these words the wings stilled, before they shot down with tremendous force launching Derpy into the air.

Smiling Rainbow closed the door and turned back to her marefriend. They had another couple of hours before they were due at the barracks, She made her way back to the couch where Fluttershy had lay back on, all four limbs in the air, her head resting on the armrest eye's closed.
Chuckling Rainbow made her way to look down at Fluttershy’s upside down face, leaning down to give her a slow, love filled kiss, there were worse ways to pass the time.

-o.O.O.o-

Applespark had slowly made his way into the schoolhouse that morning with Applebloom, the nerves he was feeling making him unsure as to whether he should be there.
Over the day the lessons had gone well as the bell went for leaving. He was sat between Applebloom and Sweetie Belle who Applebloom had introduced him to earlier, she was the prettiest filly he’d ever thought he’d seen.

Then there was the orange filly Scootaloo, she was the living embodiment of insanity on that scooter of hers he thought. The way as soon as the school came into view she’d shot forwards, wings buzzing aiming at a plank of wood that was elevated one end towards the fence and launching herself over it.

Mental. Just mental he thought. And then there was his cousin Applebloom, she was the sweetest, kindest filly he knew, She was more like a sister to him than the cousin she truly was. He’d had a really bad nightmare last night and she had been the only one who had been able calm him down after it as, when he’d woken up, he thought he was still in the orphanage.

-Flashback-

Applespark looked about, he recognised this place, this was the punishment room in the orphanage where you were brought if you had earned the wrath of one of the… minders.
He span around trying to get out in time to no avail as the door was kicked closed by a cruel looking earth pony stallion.

Breathing hard he span round and ran for the corner, until he stumbles to a stop, looking over his shoulder he saw the stallion had stood on his tail.
“Don’t think I didn’t see you givin’ that runt your bread - he lost his food privileges for the day. You were all told.” He growled at the foal. Next thing Applespark knew was pain, it exploded across his back - looking over he saw the stallion holding a whip.
“maybe this will teach you!” As the stallion spoke he brought the whip down again, Applespark felt the skin on his back break and screamed.

-o.O.O.o-

“ARRGH! PLEASE STOOO-OOP!” Applesparks voice echoed through the farmhouse in the early hours of the morning, Applebloom shot out her bed running down the corridor, seeing her big brother and sister approaching from the other end.

Applejack had been the first one in his room, Applebloom managed to just get in ahead of Big Mac and watched as Applejack ran up to the thrashing Applespark.
“Sparks, c’mon kid wake up.” Applejack said, gently shaking his shoulder when he gasped, eyes shooting open, dilated in fear.

Applejack went to hug him when he shot off the bed. “NO!” He cried, curling up in the corner, Applejack looked over with tears in her eyes.
Big Mac tried to approach, yet after only taking one step Applespark screamed in terror and shot from the corner of the room, diving under the bed.

Applejack Knelt down, to try talk to him, when he backed up to the wall where the bed leant against. Hoping she could help, Applebloom moved forwards, resting a hoof on Applejack’s shoulder.
The orange farmpony turned to look at the little filly, seeing the need to help in her golden eyes she nodded, backing up to give her room to crawl underneath.

As she did she saw Applespark trembling as he curled up tightly about himself, eyes wide with fright as she slid closer to him.
“shh Sparkie, it’s me, lil’ Applebloom, you’re at Sweet Apple Acres. Ya don’ have’ta go to no orphanage no more, you’re safe.” She said quietly, trying to keep her voice steady as her own tears threatened to fall.

What had those monsters done to him? Her family wouldn’t tell her the details, just that he’d had it really bad, that he’d been hurt a lot.
Seeing him like this Applebloom couldn’t help but wish ill on those ponies that had done this to her cousin.

Slowly she edged closer until she was right next to him, carefully, almost like he was made out of porcelain she slid her little arm about his shivering shoulders and held him.
His breathing seemed to slow a little as sense came back into his eyes before, with a heartrending wail he cried into Appleblooms shoulder, harsh, painful sounding sobs being torn from his body.

It took over an hour for him to calm down enough to crawl out from under the bed, Applebloom stayed with him through it all. When he got back in bed she turned to head back to her own room when he called out, catching her attention as choked out.
“Stay… please. I - i don’ wanna be alone.” His eyes shining with desperation. Looking quickly to the door she saw Applejack nod before she turned and got up ontop of the bed.
“Okay.” She said quietly.

-flashback-

Applespark looked to Applebloom as she sat down on the bench outside, deciding to join her and her friends he sat with them. The three filly’s smiling as he did. He was among family and friends. He just needed to take one day at a time. looking about he saw Applejack waiting at the gate for them along with Lyra for Scootaloo and Rarity for Sweetie Belle.
Yes, he hadn’t had the best of lives so far, but he knew now, things would get better, he was home.

-o.O.O.o-

Rainbow led the way to the building that was housing the foals from the orphanage, Fluttershy a few paces behind. She still got jumpy around a strange stallion, to the point where on their walk over here, they had crossed to the other side of the road five times.

Rainbow shook her head at her thoughts, it could have been five hundred and she wouldn’t care, in the short time that they had officially been together Fluttershy had become her world. Stepping in she looked about trying to spot Starsky, she soon saw him sat on his cot, facing away from the door, head low as his shoulders shook when he held in a sob.

Quickly turning she nudged Fluttershy on the shoulder and pointed him out to her, almost instantly Fluttershy was making her way over to him, her face full of concern, Rainbow a scant step behind her. As they got closer, they saw a piece of parchment on the floor along with an envelope dated and timed the afternoon after Fluttershy’s birth parents had visited.

While Fluttershy went to gather Starsky in a gentle embrace, letting him cry against her Rainbow picked up the letter and started to read, the further she read, the more her anger flared, the letter was dated the same afternoon that Fluttershy’s parents had visited, the letter read.

Dear mr Starsky

Pursuant to article five of the foal and filly services placement charter we at Solar Brightlight Adoptions are writing to inform you that at this time we are unfortunately denying a miss Fluttershy Brightlight’s request to adopt.

We have blocked this measure as we do not feel that you would be raised in a good and wholesome environment in her care due to the lifestyle in which she leads with her partner a miss Rainbow Dash.

At this time we at Solar Brightlight Adoptions have a blanket policy concerning placements, a foal, filly or colt must go to a home with two ponies, one with both a stallion and a mare. We do not feel it is right for a youngling to be raised in any other environment.

Sincerely,
Mr Brightlight & Mrs Brightlight
Solar Brightlight Adoption Agency

Hearing Starsky’s cries against Fluttershy was the only thing that helped Rainbow to pull her temper in as she turned to see him cradled in the caring yellow arms and wings of Fluttershy.

“Hey Starsky it’s gonna be okay.” Rainbow said quietly moving to sit near them.
His face lifted a little looking towards her with a forlorn look in his eye, like all hope had been crushed.

“Look kid, after they came to visit us to see about the adoptions we found something out,” She paused to look at Fluttershy catching her eye, silently asking to continue, when Fluttershy’s teal met Rainbows magenta she nodded. Smiling slightly Rainbow turned back to Starsky.

“You see, the people turned out to be Fluttershy’s real mom and dad, but they really didn’t like the fact that Fluttershy and I are… well… together if ya know what I mean?” Starsky nodded a little, sniffling.

“Now when they reacted like that, Fluttershy went an’ got Princess Twilight, she immediately wrote the princesses at Canterlot and they stopped all decisions made by the Brightlight’s the very next morning.” Starsky’s eyes that had held nothing but despair a moment ago now held the faint glimmers of hope.

“Your case, along with all the other orphans here is now being handled by a new agency called the Moon and Sun Adoption agency. They have promised that providing that our home matches the requirements now, that we will get to adopt ya.”

The tears now falling from the little one were tears of happiness, Rainbow moved closer and moved her good wing to join Fluttershy’s wings in cocooning him, she had to fight really hard not to let her own tears fall as she heard him quietly ask.
“C - can I call you both mummy?” Fluttershy wasn’t as successful as she gave a little sob and leaned down to kiss him on the top of his head.

“Y - yeah kid.” Rainbow said, her voice somewhat strained with held in emotion, yet she could feel that she had the biggest smile on her face. she spent the next hour with Fluttershy helping Starsky to understand how to properly care for his wings, she had spotted the drab look to his feathers when they arrived. He’d been free of his bandages a couple of days but it seemed nopony had taught him proper feather care.

Looking up she saw the time and turned back to the two.
“Hey, i gotta go for a bit, I need to go and take a look at the new ShadowBolts base, okay?” Starsky nodded and suddenly jumped forwards wrapping his short arms about one of her legs.
Carefully so as not to scare him she leaned down and gently pulled him in with her free hoof.

Letting go she saw Fluttershy also getting up.
“I’ve got to meet with Rarity.” the canary coated pegasus said quietly, sitting low on the floor pulling Starsky into one last hug.
“Now you be good while we’re gone. I’ll see you tomorrow okay little one?” Fluttershy said.
Starsky nodded and got back on to his cot, lying down for a nap.
Smiling Rainbow pulled the blanket up about him as Fluttershy gave him one last little kiss on the forehead.

As they made their way outside and off the base Fluttershy leaned into Rainbows side, smiling as she felt Rainbow’s wing draping over her back.
“Come on, I’ll walk you too Rarities, it’s on my way.” Rainbow said quietly, guiding Fluttershy down the road until they were just outside the boutique.

“See you later at home?” Rainbow asked quietly.
“Mmm hmm.” Fluttershy answered in the affirmative, giving Rainbow a quick kiss on the cheek before slipping from her side and heading up the path to Rarity’s front door, glancing over her shoulder once to see Rainbow already heading off to the new base.

-o.O.O.o-

Fluttershy made her way up to Rarity’s boutique, she had received a message asking for her to visit as soon as possible. Wondering what the fuss was all about she made her way inside.
“Ah, Fluttershy darling, thank you for coming.” Rarity said coming around the table.

“I - it’s fine.” Fluttershy said quietly, hiding behind her mane. She took a moment to look about and couldn’t help but wonder why all the model stands were hidden behind screens.
Would you care for a cup of tea?” Rarity asked, pulling her attention back.
“Oh that would be lovely, if you don’t mind.” Fluttershy said, following Rarity into the sitting room.

Rarity invited her to take a seat while she went to get the drinks, coming back a short time later with Fluttershy’s favourite mug.
It was one that Rainbow had given her years ago at the orphanage - it was one of those paint yourself kit’s that had a childlike impression of her and the blue pegasus flying, beneath them were the words “Friends now & forever”

Settling back into the couch she looked to Rarity with a questioning gaze.
“So I’m guessing you would like to know why I asked you here?” Rarity said with a slight tilt to her head. Fluttershy simply bobbed her head in the affirmative.
“Well darling, I need to be sure your measurements haven’t changed since I took them two years ago - I have several dress designs ready for the charity show, and would like your opinion on them as well before I finalise their sizes.

Fluttershy nodded, a small smile about her face, she was no where near the fashionista Rarity was, but she loved talking about the designing and creating of clothes.
“Oh - okay.” Rarity smiled before she continued.
“Oh and I have contacted Photo Finish, she will be here next month taking a few promotional shots for the flyers. When she heard why you had offered to do one more show, she waived her fee’s, and has said she will get in touch with some pony’s in Canterlot and Manehatten to be sure that the charity event is a success.”

Fluttershy couldn’t help the smile on her face, here were ponies going out their way to help her make the show go ahead with minimal troubles.
Taking a sip of her tea Fluttershy looked back towards the ‘work room’ before nodding her head. She smiled as Rarity got up and asked her to follow.

Once they were in the work room she moved to stand by Rarity who’s horn had lit up, surrounding the screens with a gentle blue aura.
Are you ready for this?” Rarity asked quietly, Fluttershy nodded. With a quick swish the screens were removed.

Fluttershy held in her gasp as she saw the three dresses that were already done.
The first one was a light blue silk affair, with silver thread trimmings and a delicate furl edging.
The second was one that matched her hair perfectly, moving closer she saw the slightly darker thread woven throughout gave the impression of tiny butterflies flying through the wind.
The last dress she saw didn’t seem to be one single colour, the material seemed to shimmer all the colours of the rainbow as it moved, she couldn’t see where any threading had been used, yet that seemed to add to it’s perfection.

These three dresses alone would be bringing in a fortune to the orphans fund, turning she smiled at Rarity with thanks in her eyes.
“Rarity, I . . . I . . . You didn’t have to do this, I thought . . . i . . oh” She couldn’t finish her words, she could have sworn that she was only going to be modeling some of the standard dresses, but to create these from what looked to be priceless materials.

Rarity it seemed understood what she was trying to say as she stepped a little closer to Fluttershy.
“Think nothing of it darling, the minute I told Fancy Pants what you were doing he sent these materials down, refusing to accept any bits for them. He himself will be at the show bidding for the finished items along with many others.” Fluttershy nodded before she spoke once more.

“Oh thats great. Now all I need to do is organise the stage, music, catering and seating for the guests. Oh I need to see about getting a couple of acts in to entertain the crowd, and…”
She was stopped from her ramblings at Rarity’s chuckle.
“Fluttershy dear you don’t need to worry about any of that. You honestly don’t realise how many ponies you’ve touched with your kindness do you?”

Blinking a moment Fluttershy shook her head.
“Well let see, we’ve got DJ-Pon3 for the late part of the show, Octavia Philharmonic and the strings from the Royal Canterlot Orchestra at the start, and when the show has it’s mid show break we’ve got Sapphire Shores coming in to do a few songs.”

Fluttershy could feel her mouth drop in shock at this before Rarity continued.
“The Wonderbolts have agreed to do a show starting display, and I believe you have already got the ShadowBolts debut scheduled.” Picking up a letter off the side in her grasp she showed it to Fluttershy as she continued.

“We have Photo Finish doing the photography as you know, and aside from yourself I have got two guest models coming in as a surprise. and finally Hoity Toity has also said he will be bringing a selection of garments to auction off as well. Finally, the ponies of Ponyville are all pitching in to help, as for venue, Sapphire has loaned us the use of her stage, which Applejack has agreed can be set up in the south field that’s been left to fallow”
Gently she guided the shocked pegasus back to the couch.

“Bu -but why do they all want to help me - I’m nopony important.” Fluttershy said quietly.
Shaking her head Rarity spoke.
“You darling are one of the best ponies I have ever had the good fortune to meet. Every time you’ve helped a pony you didn’t recognise stories of your kindness have travelled - that you don’t treat the celebrity crowd any different to any other pony has really endeared you to them. They want to help because of who you are.”

Fluttershy by this time had retreated behind her mane.
“O - okay.” She stuttered out as the clock chimed the late hour. Glancing to it Fluttershy got up.
“I’m sorry Rarity but I have to go.”
Rarity nodded and got up to walk her to the door, opening it Fluttershy saw Rainbow just walking up the path.

Smiling she went to meet her and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.
“lets go home.” Fluttershy said quietly moving to Rainbows side, looking back over her shoulder she saw a smiling Rarity closing her door. Turning back to watch where she was going she made the slow walk home with her marefriend, just enjoyed each others quiet company on the walk.

Author's Note

Sorry this has taken so long to update, due to ongoing health issues I have found it very difficult to concentrate on my writing these past few months - however this is a promise to all my fans / readers out there, I will NOT be abandoning this story or the one I have as on hiatus at the moment. I hate it when I am enjoying a good read and the story suddenly stops, I refuse to do this to others, thankyou for all your patience and sticking with me,

Sincerely
Pegasus-Skip