Starting Over

Obsidian was walking along side Fluttershy with a fierce scowl on her face unbeknownst to her a glow in her eyes. The fury Obsidian felt was immense, she had never felt so angry and she wanted nothing more than to turn around and make the foolish ponies pay for badgering her family. She was still scowling when Fluttershy looked up at her.

“Sidian?” Fluttershy asked in a smaller voice than usual.

“Yes Fluttershy?” Obsidian asked rather shortly.

“Are you mad at me?” Fluttershy barely breathed the words out.

Obsidian stopped abruptly and looked down at the little yellow mare beside her and upon seeing the deeply worried face of her special somepony she hung her head. Realizing that Fluttershy thought she was the source of Obsidian’s fury made the princess feel a mix of emotions. Among then were sadness and regret but most prominently she felt love.

“Sweet mare, of course I am not. I am sorry I am so angry but I could never be angry at you.” Obsidian said warmly as she nuzzled the mare affectionately.

“Ar-are you sure?” Fluttershy asked as she returned the affectionate gesture.

“Of course. I am mad that those ponies had the audacity to accuse you of anything. They called you a fillyfooler and reminded you was the dirt pile that took you away from here in the first place.” Obsidian explained in a steely voice when she thought about what had just happened.

“But, like Princess Celestia just said, I...I AM a fillyfooler.” Fluttershy admitted outside for the first time in her life.

“Well, yes, but Fluttershy they were not simply pointing it out, they were saying it as if it were a bad thing.” Obsidian pointed out kindly.

“I-I know. But that isn’t what upset me at all, what upset me was that they didn’t seem to care that Blaze was there.” Fluttershy glanced up at the now asleep filly between Obsidian’s wings.

“Shy, you are so sweet and selfless.” Obsidian muttered and leaned down and kissed the yellow mare on the corner of the mouth, or she tried to.

Fluttershy chose exactly that moment to turn fully towards Obsidian and their lips connected and held when they both appeared a little stunned by the action. Obsidian stared at Fluttershy for a moment and just as she was about to pull away from the mare she was surprised as Fluttershy moved first.

The yellow mare pressed closer and as the height difference between the two was immense Fluttershy pushed up on her hind legs and wrapped her front legs around Obsidian’s neck. Obsidian was shocked but soon composed herself and then slightly deepened the kiss, moving her lips over Fluttershy's. Both mares closed their eyes and got lost in the feel of each other.

A clearing throat made the two jump apart a little guiltily but Obsidian instantly moved closer to Fluttershy in a protective gesture. Looking towards the source of the throat clearing Obsidian and Fluttershy were greeted by the smiling faces of Twilight, Rarity and Princess Celestia.

“Uh...” Obsidian wasn’t sure what to say as her face colored in a blush that was mirrored by Fluttershy.

“Its OK. We hate to interrupt but I wondered how Fluttershy was feeling. Clearly I need not have worried.” Celestia said with good nature.

“Fluttershy was not exactly upset with what the pony folk said, she was more upset that they made her foal cry.” Obsidian said choosing not to comment on being caught in lip lock with her special somepony.

“I notice you are saying 'her' as opposed to 'my' or 'our' when you refer to Blaze now.” Celestia said with a curious stare at the black mare.

“Sorry?” Obsidian frowned not really understanding what Celestia was getting at.

“You called Blaze your daughter when you confronted the pony folk.” Rarity said with a chuckle.

“I did? I'm sorry Fluttershy.” Obsidian said hoping Fluttershy wasn’t mad about it.

“Sorry? F-for what? Blaze is yours as far as I am concerned and it is already very clear that she sees you as a mother as well.” Fluttershy said in her usual quiet way.

Obsidian smiled broadly and gazed back at the little filly that she had grown to love so much in such a short time. She was pulled out of her thoughts when a smaller body pressed up against her side and she looked down to see Fluttershy smiling warmly at her.

“I am a little ashamed to admit that I did not think fillyfoolers or coltcoddlers could be as in love as a mare and stallion could be with each other... but I am happy to see how wrong I was.” Rarity said gazing at the black and the yellow mare in front of her.

“I-in love?” Fluttershy blushed a deep crimson.

“Well yes, it is quite clear how much you feel for each other.” Celestia pointed out with a chuckle at the shocked looks on the pair in front of her.

“Er... well...-” Obsidian was cut off by a colorful mare that floated down and came to rest on her rump.

“Hey everypony!” Rainbow Dash said in her usual chipper tone.

“Hello Dash.” Fluttershy said frowning a little at the mare.

“Rainbow Dash! Where have you been?” Twilight asked curiously.

“Over at Sweet Apple Acres helping AJ with some apples.” Dash explained casually.

Obsidian looked over her shoulder at the cyan pegasus that was looking at the sleeping filly with a smile. Rainbow Dash stepped delicately up Obsidian’s back and gently nuzzled the little filly before she jumped down to the ground and hugged Fluttershy tightly.

“Flutters I missed you so much when you left.” Rainbow Dash said when she released the mare.

“I missed you too Dashie, we were foals together how could I not.” Fluttershy said warmly.

“So you and AJ didn’t hear about the pony folk surrounding Fluttershy just now?” Rarity asked the cyan mare curiously.

“They did what?” Rainbow Dash asked outraged.

“They accused her of being a fillyfooler.” Twilight said as way of explanation.

“Fluttershy? A fillyfooler. Don’t make me laugh Twi.” Rainbow scoffed and laughed at the thought.

Obsidian stood and stared at the cyan pegasus with a frown on her face but she did not say anything as the pegasus continued to laugh. Fluttershy seemed to be a little put off by Rainbow Dash's reaction to this bit of news also and she stared at the rainbow mare waiting for her to finish.

“Why is that so funny?” Fluttershy asked when Rainbow Dash was done.

“Oh come on Fluttershy. You only have a foal because some stallion had to force himself on you. You couldn’t possibly be a fillyfooler. You were barely into stallions.” Rainbow Dash chuckled as she laughed.

“Perhaps I was barely into stallions because I am a fillyfooler.” Fluttershy was startling to sound uncharacteristically irate.

“Well yeah, but you aren’t a fillyfooler.” Rainbow was still amused and remained oblivious to the growing anger in the two special someponies.

“I am a fillyfooler Rainbow Dash. Obsidian is my special somepony.” Fluttershy said flatly and the Rainbows face slowly turned to shocked.

“What?” Rainbow asked again in outrage.

“Princess Obsidian and Fluttershy are in a relationship.” Princess Celestia said with her eyebrows raised.

Rainbow Dash stilled and looked from Obsidian to Fluttershy and back again before she got up in Obsidian’s face with a snarl and an angry glint in her eye. Obsidian stared back at her completely unperturbed by the rainbow mare.

“Fluttershy is not a fillyfooler. You have done something to her with magic.” Rainbow Dash accused nastily, causing the other ponies to gasp at her words.

The other ponies didn’t seem to know what to say to this as they all stood, opening and closing their mouths in almost perfect synchronization. Obsidian looked from Rainbow to Fluttershy and then back again raising an eyebrow but not speaking.

“Turn her back to normal or I will buck you from here to cloudsdale and back.” Rainbow threatened angrily.

Obsidian continued to stare at Rainbow Dash mildly and when the mare in front of her seemed to be finished with her threats and accusations she stepped forward menacingly. Rainbow Dash recoiled at the sudden proximity and she stumbled back quickly.

“Do not ever imply that Fluttershy is not normal in my presence again Rainbow Dash. You may be Fluttershy oldest friend but I would not hesitate to stomp some sense into you should you make that mistake again.” Obsidian almost growled the words.

“Sidian...” Fluttershy said quietly to get the mares attention.

“Yes Shy?” Obsidian asked raising an eyebrow but not taking her eyes off of the rainbow mare.

“Can we just go home? I have been alone so long that I think I am just a little overwhelmed by all the ponies I’ve talked to today.” Fluttershy said reasonably.

Obsidian glanced at the yellow mare and then at the small group of ponies around. Celestia nodded her head as if agreeing that Fluttershy had had enough to deal with today. With a sigh to calm herself down Obsidian looked back at Rainbow Dash who was glaring at her again and rolled her eyes.

“Of course Shy, anything you want.” Obsidian spoke warmly as she turned to the yellow pegasus and nuzzled her gently.

Fluttershy returned the gesture and then looked rather apologetically at the three mares that were not glaring in her direction as she muttered a small goodbye and started off towards the cottage. Obsidian smiled at the princesses and rarity before throwing a glare at Rainbow Dash and following along behind the yellow mare.

The short walk back to the cottage was spent in silence and Obsidian was beginning to think she had upset the yellow mare that hadn’t said a single word since they had left the others. They got to the cottage and went inside where Fluttershy fixed a bottle for Blaze before turning to Obsidian.

“Are you upset with me, little one?” Obsidian asked gently.

“Upset with you? Of course not. I am upset by Rainbow Dash's reaction.” Fluttershy explained as Obsidian magically placed the now awake filly in her mothers hooves.

Obsidian watched the mother and daughter warmly as she mulled over Fluttershy's words, she felt her chest tighten a little when she could not think of a way to make it better for the mare. With a sigh and laid down on the floor and draped her head over Fluttershy's withers.

“Are you OK Sidian?” Fluttershy asked gently.

“Yes. I just wish I could make everything better for you. I could leave if it would make things easier.” Obsidian suggested sadly.

“What? No. Definitely not. You are not going any where. You being here makes things easier.” Fluttershy said firmly as she turned her head to fully look Obsidian in the eye.

“How does it help?” Obsidian asked earnestly.

“It helps because you are there. Y-you defend me and you protect Blaze. And... and I think Celestia was right.” Fluttershy blushed as she said the last sentence.

“Right about what?” Obsidian asked a little coyly.

“I do l-love you. I know its silly because we have only known each other for such a short time... but... but you mean so much to me already.” Fluttershy explained looking at the ground in embarrassment.

“Shy...” Obsidian said the name gently.

Fluttershy hesitated but looked back up at the mare when she didn’t continue. Obsidian smiled warmly and then leaned forward and for the second time that day they locked lips. Obsidian moved her lips gently over Fluttershy's and smiled inwardly when the yellow mare pressed a little closer. They only pulled apart when they heard a little gagging sound and looked down to see Blaze making a comically disgusted face.

“Oh, do you want some kisses too Blaze?” Obsidian asked leaning down to kiss the little filly that let out a shrill squeal that turned into a giggle.

Fluttershy joined in the fun and soon the trio was laying on the floor of the cottage giggling together and trying to catch their breaths from all the laughter. Finally calming down completely Obsidian looked over at the mother and daughter and felt her chest tighten.

“I love you too Fluttershy. I will always protect you and Blaze. You are my family now.” Obsidian admitted quietly.

Fluttershy looked over at the black mare beside her and she rolled closer and got up onto her belly before leaning down and kissing Obsidian gently on the lips. Obsidian closed her eyes and simply enjoyed the feel, not opening her eyes until Fluttershy pulled back shortly.

They smiled at one another until Blaze got between them both and pressed into Obsidian’s chest. Obsidian smiled at the filly before she reached out and wrapped her hooves around Fluttershy. She pulled the yellow mare into her as well, effectively hugging the mother and daughter tightly against her. The trio seemed to melt into one another and Obsidian held the hug as Fluttershy relaxed and eventually the trio all fell asleep right there on floor.