Fluttershy's Cottage

It was close to 3 o'clock when I woke up, Fluttershy was still sleeping. I carefully removed myself from her grasp making sure not to wake her and covered her snuggly with the blanket. I retrieved my clothes from the bathroom, which were still a little damp but dry enough to wear, and went down to the kitchen.

Before entering the kitchen I was stopped by the fuzzy bunny himself, Angel stood on the living room table looking up at me, arms crossed with a grin that said he knew something. I scratched the back of my neck, "Ah..what..why are you looking at me like that?" I nervously ask knowing that he probably heard what took place upstairs. To change the awkwardness I asked him,

"Hey..how 'bout you help me make Shy something to eat, alright little buddy," he shrugged his shoulders and went towards me so I can pick him up off the table, "...I'm sorry for yelling at you earlier..but I do expect you to straighten up," I told him, Angel nodded.
I placed the rabbit on the kitchen counter, "So what should we make her?" I asked looking through the fridge. Angel scratched his chin then looked through a recipe book and pointed at a sandwich. "That looks good...well for her anyways," I agreed on the pick and had Angel grab the ingredients while I searched for a toaster and frying pan. Angel gathered honey oat bread, cranberry sauce, fresh roses, and a jar of olive oil. I followed the recipe which was quite simple: fry roses in oil, toast bread, spread sauce on the toasted bread and serve the crisp roses between the 2 slices of bread. Angel then dragged a serving tray across the counter, "Thanks little chef," I said smiling at the little bunny and gave him a high five, more like a high one, his little paw smacked one of my fingers. With a nicely prepared sandwich on the tray and a cup of OJ to go with it I headed upstairs to Shy's bedroom with my little chef following me with some napkins.

"T-Tommy," I heard small shout from behind the door.

"I'm here, I'm here...no need to panic," I say pushing the door open, the pegasus was sitting up in the bed, I could tell she just woken up. I sat next to her and placed the tray on her lap.

She hugged me and said, "I woke up and you weren't here...and..," the shy pony looked up at me, "..and I got scared.

"I told you I'm not going anywhere ...I was downstairs making you something to eat," I tell her giving her a light squeeze.

Shy looked down at her meal, "This is my favorite how did you know," Shy asked taking a bite out her sandwich.

"Actually, Angel picked it out," I answered, the mentioned bunny placed the napkins next to the plate.

Fluttershy hugged her bunny, "Aww..thanks Angel bunny," the shy pegasus turned to me,"..oh and thank you," Shy thanked me with a gentle kiss on the cheek. I smiled at the kind gesture.

I went to look out the window thinking to myself, "I really gotta get busy...I have to meet the rest of the Mane 6...(sighs)..," I look at Shy enjoying herself with her cute bunny beside her scratching his ear, "...why is it so hard...Discord said it should be easy... (sighs)...but Fluttershy really loves me and...and I cant allow her to be hurt...I don't want to see her in that state anyway...what to do, what to do".

I was answered with that voice in my head saying, "All you have to do is slip in and slip out, do whatever you can to get these mares to kiss ya, keep your ass covered and no pony should expect anything."

My train of thought was interrupted by Fluttershy's concerned voice, "Ar-are you okay," I snapped back into reality.

"Yeah I..I was just thinking," I say shaking my thoughts away. Looking back at timid mare that had worried look in her eyes, "I'm okay...I was thinking, saying that I'm staying with you...I...ah..figured that I should hold my end of the fort and find some work and
I'm prettty sure Applejack may have some work for me," I explained.

"Well," Shy pondered putting a hoof up to her muzzle, "..she does have a lot of trees and I'm sure she wouldn't mind having extra help on the farm."

"I also want to visit Rarity to see if she'll make me more clothes and then meet the rest of your friends,"I said.

Shy put her hooves together and said happily, "Oh that would be wonderful, I'm sure they'll be excited to meet you and don't worry about clothes Rarity is really nice she'll make you all kinds of nice outfits for you".

"Perfect now eat up we have a big day ahead of us," I pointed out.
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Sweet Apple Acres

After Shy ate and got ready to go we headed out towards Sweet Apple Acres first before heading into town. I walked on the dirt path Fluttershy flew next to me holding my hand with her hoof. We were getting close to the picket fence with the big sign above it that said Sweet Apple Acres when I realized, "Wait a minute if any pony thinks I'm with Fluttershy I'll never get another pony to kiss me." I stopped briefly just for sec to think of something legitimate to say to the flying pegasus.

I knelled down to face Shy who landed in front of me, "What is it," she asked.

I looked into the eyes of the shy mare, "I think...um...just to be safe...that we ah...keep our relationship...a ah...secret,"I smiled weakly fiddling my thumbs.

The yellow mare hung her head, "..did-did I do something wrong..," she said what a slight sadness in her voice.

"No, no," I hugged her immediately, "I just don't want to tell your friends about us just yet...I..uh...want to wait until the right time to announce that we're together so you have to promise me not to tell another soul okay.''

Shy slowly nodded her head," I...I promise...if you think its the right thing to do...then I won't tell anypony else."

That weird feeling in my gut came back, "How far are you going to take this, just quit, think of the mare your holding." I pushed the thought out of my head and let Fluttershy go, I can tell she didn't like the idea at all. I stood to my feet and walked towards the farms entrance, Shy followed behind.

I could see a big red stallion heading our way, I knew it was the one and only Big Macintosh. Big Mac saw Fluttershy with me and assumed I was a friendly, "What can I do ya for," he said in his deep voice when he got close to us. Big Mac was practically the same height as me.

A very strong muscular figure stood in front of me when I greeted him, "Hi I'm Tommy nice to meet ya," I held a hand out to shake one of his hooves.

The big fella looked at me for a sec then proceeded to shake my hand, "Pleasure to meet ya the names Big Macintosh."

Fluttershy told him why we were here, "Um...is Applejack around...".

"Shes inside da barn," Big Mac motioned to the big red barn next to their house, "I'd be careful now ya hear", the work stallion warned before taking off to his duties.

"Careful from what," I lip synced to Fluttershy who just shrugged.

We walked up to the big barn doors and out came an orange freckled face pony with a blonde mane and tail that were in pigtails with a brown stetson worn proudly on her head. "Well howdy Fluttershy," she greeted her shy friend who was approaching her, "..an' who might this fellar be," the farmer asked me with great interest, I didn't notice Shy wrinkled her nose.

"The names Tommy and I'm a human from a different universe," I introduced myself. Applejack started to circle me looking me up and down, "Nice to meet ya, I'm Applejack...my yer a handsome lookin' fellar," Aj stopped in front of me smiling watching me with those green eyes wanting something. Fluttershy notice the odd look in her friends expression and frowned with furrowed eyebrows and I saw her wings beginning to flare out.

I better do something before something bad happens so I told the work pony what I was here for, "Excuse me AJ I was wondering if you had any work around here, I'm staying with Shy and wanted to pay for necessities or what not."

The orange mare blinked her eyes, "Oh..ah work, sure I got plenty of work needin to be done with it bein' apple buckin' season an'
all," the hardworker turned to her shy friend, "...so ya stayin' with...ah you alright sugarcube."

The shy pegasus wings drooped to the ground and lowered her head looking away, "...I...um..I'm fine," she said regaining her posture head up straight, wings tucked nicely on her sides, trying to give a decent smile but faded as soon as AJ turned back to me.

"I reckon I could have ya work with my brother..." the cowgirl said thoughtfully rubbing her chin with a hoof, "...ya look mighty strong you could help 'im with the apple haulin'."

"Hauling huh..I could do that...when do I start," I asked the orange work mare who answered with, "How 'bout tomorrow around 11 or 12 an' on top of that I'll pay ya everyday so ya can start makin' some bits for ya'self."

"This was perfect not only that I'll make some cash or bits I'll be close to AJ to figure out an opportunity to make a move," I smiled at my thought but lost it when I looked down at the timid mare, she sat on the ground drawing something in the dirt.

"Now I gotta get back to workin', I'll see ya'll later," the mare went back into the barn, she smiled and winked at me before entering. Although AJ was acting strange needless to say I may not be the one making that move.

I knelled down to where Shy was sitting and examine what she drew; a heart with a T+F in the middle, she looked at me with watery eyes, "I..I...don't won't anypony to..to take you away from me," she said and a tear began to roll down her cheek.

My heart turned when I saw salty tears stream down her cheeks, I hugged Shy, "I wouldn't allow anypony to take me from you," I comforted even though I would be the one taken myself from her in due time, I tried not to think about leaving as I held onto the shy pegasus the more I thought about it the worst the feeling in my gut became. I released my embrace and quickly checked my surrounding so no pony was watching, I then kissed those tender lips, the lips of an angel. This made the yellow mare calm down and stop crying, I stared in those teal colored eyes, "You don't need to worry about us okay...now lets go meet the rest of your friends," Shy nodded her head in response. Our next stop was Rarity and her Boutique.
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In Ponyville

The town was very pleasant ponies waved at me some stared, I was glad the ponies were so friendly and didn't find it strange for a creature they've never seen before alongside one of there own kind. Ponies shopped around the towns market square, stands from fruits and vegetables to clothes and other knick knacks.

"See ponies are already excepting you, you had nothing to worry about, " Fluttershy said encouraging.
This was totally awesome being in Equestria being in Ponyville one could only marvel at its magnificence, I looked here and there excitement was everywhere, "This is so cool," I said exclaimed. Shy giggled at my thrilling reaction, watching t.v is one thing but to be here in person, oh man. "This is going to be a fun place to b-OOF!" I was tackled to the ground before I could finish my sentence.

"DidsomeonesayfunbecauseIlovefunfunisfunandifyoulovefunwe'regoingbebestfriendsandimbestfriendswitheverypony (inhalegasp) andyournewtoPonyville whichmeansIhavetothrowapartybecauseIthrowpartiesforeverponythatsnewintownbythewayI'mPinkiePiewhatsyourname?" the pink ball of energy pounced on my chest as she spoke so fast and loud my eardrums felt like they were going to burst, the only thing I got out of her rant was fun, party, name, before going partial death.

I looked up at the wide eyed pink pony with the biggest smile plastered on her face, "T..eh..Tommy," I replied still recovering from the sudden attack.

"NicetomeetyouTommyyourpartyisgoingtobeatSugarcubeCornerstartsat8don'tbelatebye," and with that zoom she was gone but quickly returned, "Hi Fluttershy heres your invitation bye," the energetic Pinkie hooved an invitation to Fluttershy and bam she was gone again.

"That was fast how did she...there's no way she could of...," my mouth hung open for a minute.

Shy giggled, "Pinkies been doing parties for the longest she can set one up in no time."

I closed my mouth thinking, "Shy's right this is Pinkie Pie after all, she can work in mysterious ways." Shy helped me to my feet, I checked my watch 5:13pm, "looks like we have less then 3 hours to the party I hope Rarity has enough time to make me some clothes I wouldn't want to go in these dirty clothes," I said.

"I'm sure she'll have plenty of time," the timid pegasus assured.
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Rarity's Boutique

I followed the hovering pegasus to a tall light blue and purple-pinkish building with skinny purple pillars around the first floor and with yellow window canopies, the second floor had smaller purple swirling pillars with two purple horse cut outs an a flag on the tip top. We walked up to the purple wood door, Fluttershy knocked ever so lightly, no answer, "I guess no ones home," Shy said.

I look down at the timid mare and shook my head and said, "Let me try." I knocked, louder this time, and sure enough.

"Just a minute," a voice which I'm guessing belonged to Rarity's responded. The door opened and a white unicorn with a stylish purple mane and tail trotted out, "Hello Fluttershy darling how are you doing," she said to her dear friend, Rarity sounded high class when she spoke.

The shy mare greeted her in return, "H-Hi Rarity."

The fashion diva glanced at me then back to Shy, "Well aren't you going to introduce me to your friend dear," she asked.

Fluttershy introduced me, "Oh..yes Rarity this is Tommy, T this is my good friend Rarity, he's from Earth."

I took Rarity's hoof and kissed it, "Pleasure meeting such a mare of your status I hear you design the most fabulous of all attire," I wanted to be as proper as I can. Rarity blushed, Fluttershy grimaced, I took note of it I better not push it when I'm around Fluttershy.

"Such a gentlemen but what your wearing is not gentlemen like, if you may I would love to give you the best I have to offer," Rarity generously said.

"Funny cause I was just going to ask you if you could do that for me," I say a matter of factly.

Rarity lead us into her place of establishment, "Step into my boutique and make yourself at home, does anypony want tea," the proper mare asked.

"Sure," I replied.

"Um..if you insist," Shy replied.

Me and the timid mare sat on the couch on my right next to the window near the front door, I placed my right arm on the back rest and crossed my legs facing half ways towards Fluttershy who was sitting in front of me, we stared at each other, I can't help but get lost in those gleaming eyes, Shy slightly blushing as a smiled with half close eyes, I just about to kiss her when Rarity spoke from in side the kitchen, "So Pinkie Pie is throwing you a party," the elegent mare brought out or levitated the teacups with her magic for me and Shy. She placed them on the coffee table next to the couch.

"That's correct,'' I answered.

The white mare levitated measuring tape and other supplies, she asked me to stand next to the drawing board, I would of been on the circular platform but I was too tall. She measured me with the tape: arms, legs, head, even my feet, was she able to make shoes, I guess we'll find out.

Fluttershy sat patiently drinking her tea watching the unicorn go to work measuring, writing numbers and sketching designs. "I believe that's everything I need," the busy mare muttered to herself.

I finally was able to sit and enjoy my tea which was barely warm by now, it tasted like raspberries and mint, it tastes soothing and energetic. "Excuse me Rarity but could you kindly make me a set of work clothes as well, you see I took up work at Applejack's farm," I spoke to her as majestically as I could.

Rarity looked over her shoulder with her work glasses on then said, "Don't worry about a thing I shall have an wardrobe fitting for you to match any occasion including something for your party." The fashionista then escorted us out, "I'll stop by the your home dear Fluttershy when I'm finish but I must get busy time is of the essence, good day, " The white unicorn farewelled and we went on our way. I'll meet Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle later at the party so we went home instead.
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Fluttershy's Cottage

Back at home, it was now 6:30pm, the shy pony was upstairs getting ready, I was downstairs waiting on the couch waiting hoping Rarity would be done soon. I began to think about the party, "Heres your chance all of Shy's friends will be there its a party afterall, I just have to figure out how to get one of them alone." I began pacing back and forth thinking with a hand on my chin, "Applejack..nah..I'll just wait until I'm at work, Rarity whuum..., Twilight I'm actually afraid she might catch on I'll wait on her, maybe Dash or Pinkie."

I heard a tapping sound on the window, it was a brown bird with a white beard and eyebrows with yellow/red eyes with each pupil a different size. The bird melted away into a puddle which oozed from the window and unto the lawn and began to bubble and enlarge into a familiar shape, Discord, he snapped his talons and I poofed right in front of him, "Warn me next time," I say slightly shocked, "..what are you doing here anyways Shy might see you,"

"Oh I just wanted to see how you were doing and don't worry about Shy I put spell around us so nopony can see or hear our little conversation...," the Draconequus said, "...so how is Fluttershy I see your living with her now did you get her to seal the deal if you know what I mean..," Discord chuckled.

I looked down and held my arm with my other hand then looked up at him, "Yeah I kissed her so what,""So how did you trick the poor mare I'm curious on how you pulled it off," the tall Drac asked reclining on a cloud he poofed there.

"I..I..d-did-," I stuttered, I guess I did tricked her but down deep I don't feel like I did, "I didn't trick her..I..I.," I started to stutter again.

Discord said, "I know what you did..," he snapped his talons and a soda cup appeared and sipped it, "..you told her what she wanted to hear, meaningless words to you but meant something to dear Fluttershy, very clever playing with her emotions the way you did and on top of that she gave herself to you willingly-"

I yelled cutting him off, "SHUT UP thats not true you don't know what your talking about,", I felt myself heat up in anger.

"Oh really why don't you drink from the cup of reality...," he handed me the soda cup,"...go ahead look inside and tell me if I don't know what I'm talking about." The images in the reflection revealed the few moments I spent with Shy, from when we first met, taking the ducks to the pond, our first kiss on the couch, making love, and everything we've said to each other..what I said to her.

I closed my eyes, that voice in my head retorted, "Don't let this fool change the reason why your here in the first place, enough is enough its time to get this over with, the more you stay with this mare the more weaker you become," I opened my eyes and tossed the cup to the side, "You're right I did trick her," I said bluntly I balled my hands into fists and stared at him angrily, "There happy I said it why do you care so much anyway."

"Not quite, there"s one more thing,"Discord had one last thing to say,"...so do you have any feelings for this mare, do you love her?" he stared down at me ready to receive my answer what ever it may be.

"Go ahead tell him, tell him you only love your beloved Tina, tell him now," but I also heard a soft voice in my head, "Just be honest with yourself accept the fact that you are in love its time to let the past go and start anew, NO, you can't let Tina go you can have her back in a matter of time just stick with the deal."

I put my hands on my head, the battle in my head worsens by the second, one fights for Shy and the other against her,Discord stood there waiting for my answer, "I...I... (heavy sigh)..Tina is only one I care about Shy means nothing to me...any other questions.," I said coldly.

Discord was stunned he hung his head and shook it, "No..no that's it I believe I'm done here," a tornado engulfed him and he was gone.

"Wait you still didn't answer my question," I shouted.

"You'll see soon enough," a wispy voice escaped the last of the whirling wind before losing its vorticity. Why doesn't he make sense, I thought he brought me here to help me, why is it so damn hard to focus, I have to end this, this has to end if I want to continue.

I took a minute by the door plundering on what to say, I walked in still not sure what to say, I walked up to the stairs then at the base I called for the shy pony, "Fl-Fluttershy".

I heard her soft hoof clops approaching, "Coming T," a heard the most angelic voice come from the top of the stairs and upon seeing her my heart melted, standing before me was a timid shy little pegasus with the most beautiful teal colored eyes wearing the most gorgeous torquise dress with green flowers with pink pedals around the v neck of the dress the bodice was a sleeveless silk silhouette fit n flare that ran smoothly down her body showing off her curvy figure just to base of her tail where the skirt of the dress was more like a fanback that covered her tail and hind legs which draped to the ground. The skirt also had the green flowers with pink pedals going along the trim and hem of the dress. Shy wore a butterfly bracelet around her hoof same colors as her cutie mark and pink pearl ear rings on each ear. 1/3 of her mane down was straight and 2/3 of her mane had medium sized curls and lastly Shy had turquoise slip ons to match her dress.

There she stood sideways, smiling, looking down at me with one hoof over the other, "So what do you think," she asked blushing. I stared up at the lovely mare she was elegant, beautiful, and very appealing.

"I...I have to tell you something," I hesitated as I walked up the stairs to kneel down on the second step in front of her.
The dressed up mare looked worried for me, "What's wrong," she asked. I opened my mouth to speak nothing came out, shy looked deep into my eyes with concerned eyes of her own.

"Go ahead tell her, tell her what you told Discord, tell her she means nothing you, you don't love her, hurry do it, you don't need this mare any longer, you already took what you needed, end it so you can continue with what needs to be done, think of your beloved Tina, tell her its over, " that voice in my head instructed me on what to say.
I looked straight into Shys eyes and said, "I have to tell you that...that um..," a tear rolled down my cheek, wait why am I crying.

"Why did you stop, continue and let her know...no don't do it, you must have some sort of love for her otherwise you wouldn't have hesitated, " something down deep spoke to me, I couldn't tell her that, I wouldn't be able to live with myself knowing this mare would be forever hurt.

My heart began to ache I had to put my hand on it, there's got to be another way, deciding not to tell her what would hurt her I finished my sentence, "I have to tell you that..you look so beautiful that it brings a tear to my eye."

The yellow pegasus hugged me, "Oh don't fret I just wanted to look good for you for your party that's all," she said in a caring tone rubbing my back with her hoof, "..feel better."

When I'm near or with Shy I feel calm, secured, less angry, maybe its because of her gentle, kind, caring spirit. I hugged her back, "Yes I feel good now thank you,"

"Your welcome," she gave me a quick kiss.

There was a knock at the door so quickly ran downstairs and opened it to the generous , "I'm so sorry I'm late darling but I just had to make it just astounding," The unicorn levitated a couple out fits wrapped in plastic; a couple pairs of pants and shirts, some dress shirts, a couple pairs of pajamas, socks, shoes, undergarments, work duds and boots, different head wears, hair gel, combs, a razor blade and something I assumed was shaving cream and 3 special suits, she wanted me to where one of these for the party.

"Thank you Rarity how could I ever repay you," I said astonished.

"No need you were in need and I wanted to help free of charge," the clothes designer said happily. I ran upstairs to change passing Shy who just made it downstairs. As I changed I could hear the two talking.

"What's the special occasional darling your dress is magnificent," Rarity asked the shy pegasus, "...are you two going as a couple." Oh no she can't find out about us, I hate that I had to put poor Fluttershy in that position to have to lie to her friends.

I began worrying but I had a sigh of relief when I heard Shy's response, "Well...um...not exactly...I wanted to wear something to the party and I really wanted to try out this dress."

"Well I think it suits you just perfect dear," Rarity complimented.

Shy timidly thanked her, "Oh..um..thank you."

Wow shes a natural I guess I shouldn't have to worry about word getting out, I hope. I looked in the mirror, I wore a dark blue tuxedo with a white button up dress shirt and black formal shoes, my hair was slicked back and I was freshly shaven. I look good in a tux, Rarity did a good job, admiring myself in the mirror. I took my phone, switchblade, and keys out of my former pants and tossed my dirty clothes in the hamper, what trash I had I threw it away. I scroll through the phone looking at pictures of me and Tina, I have a lot of memories in this phone, I've been leaving it off to reserve energy. I placed my belongings in my pocket and With a quick look in the mirror I headed downstairs to the chatting mares.

"Do you just love it, it is my greatest masterpiece, on a human that is," The fashionista credited herself.
Fluttershy said,"You look very handsome."

I smiled at Shy and check the time 7:40pm, "Thanks again Rarity but we should get going the party is starting soon," I said while the girls followed me out and I locked the cottage door. "I still don't understand what Discord wanted me see in all this," I shrugged it off, "...well I have a party to get to," I wondered for a minute then turned to the awaiting mares and we headed towards Sugarcube Corner.

Author's Note

What awaits at the party, looks like I'll see you guys next chapter to find out.