A Heart's Desire

A Heart's Desire

Chapter 2 - Once Smitten, Twice Fluttershy

I just couldn't believe my eyes. Right there in front of me was something I'd only dreamt of. Fluttershy's cottage, in real life! I had to pinch myself to reaffirm that I wasn't just dreaming.

This is just unbelievable, I've gotta be the luckiest guy alive!

It was even more peaceful than I ever could have imagined.

Wow, is this my destiny like that voice was talking about? Well then fate, by all means, continue on with whatever the heck you're doing!

As I walked up, I noticed the animals were acting pretty wary of me. I guess that was to be expected, though. Reaching the front door, I stopped to take some deep breaths and calm down a little.

I just hope I don't scare Fluttershy too much.

I knock on the door, more excited than I could ever remember.

This is it, the beginning of a new chapter of my life. A chapter I'll no doubt enjoy.

I waited a few minutes... but no answer.

Well that was anticlimactic...

Curiosity overtaking me, I take a quick peek through the window.

There's nopony home. I guess she must be in town or something.

Without anything better to do while waiting, I sat down against a tree and just relaxed.

Man, I just can't believe how serene this place is.

*Yawn*

Just... so... peaceful...

Mmph... Must've dozed off for a bit there. Heh, in a place like this, I'm not surprised.

I began to stand up, when I heard a voice behind me.

"Oh... hello there sleepyhead. I see you woke up."

Th-that voice...

"It's always lovely to see a new face."

I turned around, and there she was. Standing just a few feet from me was somepony I had only ever dreamed of meeting. I noticed that she was taller than I had expected, just a couple inches shorter than me.

Fluttershy!

She came closer and stood right in front of me. Now let me tell you, it was pure torture. Keeping myself from succumbing to the urge to just hug her, like I had always wished I could, was excruciating.

Come on Clay, you don't want to alienate her right off the bat. Especially knowing how shy she already is.

That made me wonder, why was she talking to me? Why isn't she being, well... shy? The answer hit me like a brick.

"Are you lost? You could stay here and I could take care of you... if you want," Fluttershy said, but then gave a little gasp, "I wonder if you're an endangered species, because I've never seen an animal like you before."

Wait... Wh-what?

I couldn't help but chuckle at that.

"I'm sorry, there seems to be a little misunderstanding here, haha," I replied.

"Eep! Y-y-you can talk?" Fluttershy said backing away slightly and hiding behind her mane.

Great, how did I know that she would react that way.

"Sorry, didn't mean to startle you like that, but yes, I can talk," I responded, reaching for a hand... err.. hoofshake. "My name's Clay, nice to meet you."

Seeing her flinch when I stuck out my hand, I knew this was going nowhere fast.

*sigh*

"Hey, if you'd rather I left, that's okay with me," I said, sad despite having expected this.

I can't say I'm surprised it turned out this way.

I began heading toward Ponyville, hoping I could make friends with another of the 'Mane 6'.

Oh well, I'm sure she'll warm up to me eventually.

As I was walking, something unexpected happened.

"W-wait..." Fluttershy said, much to my surprise. "You don't have anywhere to stay do you? If you don't mind me asking..."

"Well... no," I answered.

Is she?

"If you really don't, you could still stay with me like I said... I mean, if you really want too..." she said.

"A-are you sure?" I asked, still shocked. "I wouldn't want to be a burden."

"Oh, it's alright. I just couldn't bare the thought of somepony on the streets with nowhere to stay," she insisted, a warm smile on her face.

"I... I don't know what to say... If you're sure it's no trouble, then I'd love to. Thank you so much," I replied, a smile forming on my face as well.

"Oh no, it's nothing," she assured me once more. "I'd love to get to know more about you and your kind, if you don't mind that is. After all, it's not everyday I meet a new species."

I began pondering what to tell her, but more importantly, what not to mention.

"Well..." I began, but before I could say another word, I had the wind knocked out of me after being tackled by something very fast... and cyan.

Author's Notes

Sorry about the wait, I just have had so many distractions lately... and just plain old lazyness. -_-

I digress, I got my first review on FanFiction, so I'd just like to give a little shout-out as a thank you.

taz2723

I like it, and I know how you feel about writing for Zecora, it is a big pain in the butt.

Whether or not you procrastinate this story too much, I will be waiting for the next chapter.

Short and to the point, but a nice gesture nonetheless. :3

Don't worry, I'll try my best to get these chapters out for you and everypony who enjoys them. But, I'm just fighting the inevitable, so there will be much procrastination. But I'm sure that's already obvious... T_T

*Well, thank you for being my first reviewer. *brohoof* /)*(*

P.S. I found out that Winston, one of my best friends, is also a brony. :3

*I told him about this fic, so Winston, if you managed to find this, brohoof for you! /)*(*

P.P.S. My birthday was on the May 6. 17! :D

If I could only go to Equestria for even one day... That way, Pinkie would've thrown me a super awesomely funtastic birthday party. :3

I guess having two of my best friends over the night before, staying up till 4 a.m. with a near complete run of Crystal Chronicles and about a third through Dungeon Explorer, and then a train wreck of the first few levels of Four Sword Adventure in the morning is great too. It was my birthday and I still got 3rd every time (except the Tingle minigame, but that doesn't count). T_T

P.P.P.S. Wow, I've been procrastinating this for FAR too long. I am so sorry everypony, but this just isn't my top priority free-time wise. Don't worry, like I've said, it won't die easily... it'll just be heavily procrastinated. -_-

ENOUGH RAMBLING!

Part 3 TBA...