Author's Note

This is a remake of "The Clopping Virus." For those of you who have read it. i deleted it and remade it into this. This is a different story line with hopefully better grammar and stuff, This is only the beginning so this chapter does not have clop. But the next chapter will. i was just setting up the story here. So i hope you liked it.

Hidden Emotions.

One dark and storm night in Equestria. All the ponies had their windows and doors shut and locked for the massive storm that was upon Ponyille. Since Rainbow Dash hadn't been able to do anything since she injured her wing. She was unable to lead the weather team, so Thunderlane was made in charge but wasn't able to properly do the tasks. They had to make up for three missed storms and a thundershower. This one, was the worst one that had ever hit, so they were all taking the necessary precautions. Especially Twilight who had prepared a force field with barriers around every possible area.

As always, Fluttershy was trotting around her cottage nervously, as she always did when there was a storm. Although, this time was different. She was more scared. Normally she had her animals around to sleep and comfort her. But they were all at the pet shop in Canterlot for their grooming, so she was all alone. She thought about getting one of her chickens to sleep with, but she decided against it.

"Oh.. my. Why did they have to pick this week for a storm?" Fluttershy said quietly. She hated being alone.
"Maybe i should go see Pinkie pie. She always cheers me up." She said moving towards the door.
*CLAP!*
Ah!.. oh, maybe that isn't such a good idea." Fluttershy squeaked as slammed the door and ran back to her bedroom. The thunder was the worst part. Storms had always scared her, even when she was a filly. Rainbow Dash use to make her feel happy and not scared when there was a storm. She missed those days.

"I wish this storm would go away. But I'm tough.. i can handle it." Fluttershy said trying to build up confidence.
As she said those words she lost power. Her whole house going completely dark in the blink of an eye.
*Squee* "Oh my.. noo this isn't good. I need some candles."

In a matter of a few seconds she had ten candles placed in her bedroom, which was making a very relaxing atmosphere.
As she sat in her bed, she began thinking of all the good times she had with Rainbow Dash as a filly. She remember how she always stuck up for her, all the times she comforted her and all the times they had shared together. The more she thought, the more she grew sad as a small tear formed in her eye. She was so busy usually that she didn't have time to relax in her own home and just think back.

She was caught out of her trance by a hoof knocking at her door.
"Hm.. i wonder what pony would be out this late." Fluttershy said as she silently made her way to the door.
She pulled out a hoof, unlocked and opened it. There stood Rainbow Dash, soaking wet with her bandage still covering most of her wing.
She was standing in the doorway shivering with a few mud splatters on her mane. She had obviously been crying a little, considering how red her eyes were.

"Rainbow Dash? What's wrong?" Asked Fluttershy before inviting her in.
"Hey Flutters. Sorry to interrupt, i can come back tomorrow or something.."
"No. You can come over anytime you want. Here come in and sit." Fluttershy said smiling before closing the door behind her, as she vanished to get a towel.

Rainbow Dash stood there in Fluttershy's warm cottage. She also missed the times they had spent together and was here to tell her. All she wanted was to be here. She missed her friend and just wanted some alone time with her.

Fluttershy returned, with a big towel and some tea.
"Here you go." Fluttershy said before handing her the towel to clean herself with.
"Thanks. Um.. is there some place brighter we can go. It's a little dark out here. and i need to tell you something important." Rainbow Dash asked taking a sip of her tea.
"Yeah, just follow me."

As the entered Fluttershy's bedroom, she noticed the candles and the romantic atmosphere it was giving off. She was thinking how easy it would be to tell her how she really felt. Unknown the their friends, Dash was a lesbian. She had never told anypony. Tonight she was going to tell Fluttershy, and If she didn't return the feeling, at least she would have it off her chest.

"So, what brings you here. It's a big storm you shouldn't be out." Fluttershy asked concerned.
"I was out walking around Ponyville since i can't fly, and I was on my way to visit you and i forgot about the storm. So after it hit, I had to run here. I fell in some mud on the way." Rainbow said giggling.
"Oh my. Well you're more than welcome to stay. After all, i miss spending time with you. " Fluttershy said smiling back.

"Yeah me to. I actually came here because i need to tell you something."
"Oh okay. What is it?" Fluttershy asked curiously.
"After i tell you this. You can't hate me okay?" Rainbow said seriously.

"Oh my. Rainbow Dash i could never hate you! never.." She said before giving Rainbow Dash a heart warming hug.
"Thanks shy.."
"Anytime. So what do you want to tell me.?"

"You remember all those times when we were filly's?"
"Yeah i do. We were such good friends." Fluttershy said happily.

"Well as we started to become friends, i started to... like you. As more than a friend. Even though we are getting older i have always had this crush on you, and i just can't hold it back anymore. So that's why i came out in the storm, i wanted to know if you felt the same way." Rainbow dash was now nervous. She felt herself starting to cry. After all, She had rarely opened up to anypony. Let alone, her closest friend and secret crush.

Fluttershy was left lost for words. She didn't know her friend was in such a state. She always though Rainbow Dash was into colts but now she had to do something.

"Rainbow Dash.. i.. i had no idea. Why didn't you talk to me sooner?" Fluttershy said confused and hurt.
"Because.. i didn't want you to hate me. I.. i love you Fluttershy!" Rainbow said now bursting out in tears.

"I love you too."
"Wait.. what?! Rainbow yelled. Was Fluttershy saying she liked me back?
"I love you too. I've always though you never felt the same way. I never had the courage to tell you either. Fluttershy was now less nervous, and she slowly felt any shyness slip away as she talked.
"When did you first start..?" Rainbow asked lost for words.

"It was when we were filly's. You always stood up for me, and you were always there for me when nopony else was. You were always cuddling me in the storms and you always did everything you could to please me." Fluttershy said now very embarrassed. She was shy around a lot of ponies, but Rainbow Dash was different. This was something more, that she had never felt before.

"Oh Fluttershy. You don't know how much this means to me." Rainbow said wiping away all her tears and moving closer to her friend.
"It feels good telling you this." She replied back happily.
"Well.. the storm is settling down, so i should head home i guess."
"Wait. Or.. you could stay and cuddle me." Fluttershy said blushing slightly. She wasn't going to miss a chance to cuddle with her friend, and lover.
"Yes, i would like that Shy." Rainbow said happily.

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy snuggled closer together as the sat on the bed. They sat there just cuddling each other, and enjoying the heat of their hooves and fur pressed together. They sat for quite a while enjoying the candles lighting the room, feeling like everything was fine.

"You know, we should do this more often. I miss you, just hold me tight." Fluttershy said snuggling into Dash's neck. The moment was perfect for her. Candles filling the room, combined with Dash holding tight against her neck.
Rainbow Dash was silent, enjoying every minutes of their time together. She loved how she talked and how she was always so adorable..
"Yeah, we should. I'll stay over every night with you." She replied back.
Fluttershy looked up at Dash smiling.

She slowly pulled away and sat face to face with each other. As both mares sat, the candle light reflect off the eyes and made the whole moment magical. They moved in closer as their heart race increased. They soon felt each others breath, they slowly took their hooves and pressed them together. As their lips met, it was like a spark had gone off. Time stopped, the held each other close. They kissed for what felt like hours as the listened to the rain falling outside.

This was the start of something special. As the lay beside each other, cuddling closely, listing to the rain. The felt like everything was going to be just fine.