Kindness is Magic

Fluttershy was instantly awake with a pained whimper. Her wings were sore, her head felt like It had been smashed into a door and her side was burning. She went to put a forehoof to her head, but froze as she noticed dried blood caked onto it. She looked herself over and saw blood that looked like somepony had tried cleaning it. She froze at the cauterized gash, but it was looking more like a scar now that the black had been cleaned off...but it still burned like the fires of Tartarus.

Twilight was awoken by a whimper of pain. She quickly sat up and looked at Fluttershy, who was lightly touching her scar and wincing.

“You really shouldn't do that...” Twilight said lightly. Fluttershy squeaked and tried to shy away, but couldn't as pain shot through her body. “Oh I'm so sorry I startled you. Do you need anything to drink or anything?” Twilight asked, worried as she scrambled out of the smaller bed.

“U-um...a glass of water would be um...nice...but...Twilight...what happened?” Fluttershy asked.

“You were flying and you got hit by Lightning...you crashed down into my door and I cleaned you up best I could...Nurse Red Heart gave you an ok...I'm just so glad you're alive...most ponies don't wake up from lightning...” Twilight explained, ending with a sad tone as she magicked over a glass of water.

“It's ok Twilight...I needed something besides manuals and guides to read...I guess I decided at the wrong time...thank you so much for caring for me...and...um...I know how bad getting hit by lightning is...you probably saved my life...” Fluttershy said after she greedily drank. Twilight smiled and wiped away some tears that had started to form. “Um...is there a way I can take a bath? um...this dried blood is um...starting to smell.” Fluttershy said.

“Oh...um...you can't get out of bed for about a week the Nurse said...I didn't want to agitate your injuries so I only got what wasn't dry and I cleaned that scar...but now you're awake I can clean you off completely.” Twilight said, magicking over a few towels, a wash rag and a bucket of soapy water.

“U-um...t-twilight what are you doing?” she asked, her face lighting up.

“I'm going to get you clean silly...please just calm down and accept it...it's already kind of awkward enough...” Twilight said, finishing with slightly tinted cheeks.

“o-o-oh um...ok.” Fluttershy said and submitted to the cleaning. Despite the awkwardness, Fluttershy wound up enjoying it and actually purred lightly. Twilight noticed this and suppressed a giggle.

“Thank you Twilight.” Fluttershy said as the towels moved around and dried her off. “But...um...what about your bed?” she continued, looking at the soaking wet bed. The question was answered when the Water evaporated away with a purple glow.

“You don't need to thank me Fluttershy.” Twilight said.

“No...um...I do...you saved my life and you're caring for me...nopony asked you to do it and...um...I just want to thank you.” Fluttershy explained, hugging the Unicorn quickly and pulling away just as quick with a red face.

She thought for a moment and quickly gasped, but Twilight anticipated the question. “Spike is going to look after your animals for you...he'll tell them what happened. If you'd like I can have him bring your Angel Bunny to visit.” Twilight said.

“Oh...um...thank you.” the Shy Mare said with releif.

There was suddenly frantic knocking on the door, Fluttershy wincing as it agitated her headache. “Be right back.” Twilight said and quickly answered the door.

Standing there were the other four friends looking extremely worried.

“Where's Fluttershy I heard she got hurt last night and that she wound up here from Cloud Cover and that you were looking after her Twilight!” Rainbow dash said loudly and quickly and nearly barged in. “This morning there was blood on the ground what happened to her?!” she continued just as quickly. She would have continued but Pinkie put a hoof to her mouth, surprisingly the pink pony was completely silent.

“Jus' tell us. Is she alrigh'?” Applejack asked.

“She got hit by lightning. She's fine now but please be quiet, you'll only make her headache worse. Come on up, she's awake.” Twilight said.

The group ascended the stairs quietly and found Fluttershy with her head under the covers.

“It's alright Fluttershy, it's just our friends.” Twilight said. Fluttershy cautiously poked her head out form under the blanket and sighed in relief.

“How're yuh feelin' 'Shy” Applejack asked.

“I've been better...” the Shy Mare replied. “Pinkie don't be sad, I'll be fine soon, it makes me sad to see you sad.” she continued when the Pink Pony walked in silently with a worried expression.

“Okie Dokie Lokie!” Pinkie exclaimed.

“Wow...a Lightning bolt. And you shrugged it off like it was nothing! You're pretty cool Fluttershy.” Dash said with a grin.

“Darling, ask and you shall receive, if there's anything we can do to help we'll be right there.” Rarity said.

“Thank you girls...all of you. But I'm fine here, Twilight's doing a good job taking care of me.” Fluttershy said. They all talked for a while until Fluttershy's stomach rumbled along with Twilight.

“Aheh, time for breakfast...you girls wanna stay for some?” Twilight said.

“Nah, ah ate before.” AJ said and a general negative was received from the others. They left then, leaving Twilight to make breakfast. It wasn't as good as spike's, but it was still good.

“I really am grateful Twilight...” Fluttershy said when Twilight cleared the plates.

“You don't need to thank me, you'd do the same for me. Just make sure you get better. Luckily I don't really have anything planned besides some big studies so I'll be home with you most of the time.” Twilight replied as she sat on the spare bed and magicked over a quill and paper.

“What is that?” Fluttershy asked.

“It's a Letter to Princess Celestia. I'm telling her what happened and that I'm caring for you.” Twilight replied.

“Does she really need to know about such a trivial thing?” Fluttershy said lightly.

“Nonsense Fluttershy. Even if you weren't the Element of kindness she'd want to know if my best friend got hurt.” Twilight said. What she didn't tell Fluttershy, however, was that she was asking the Princess for advice as well.

“What's that about advice?...um...not to be intrusive or anything...” Fluttershy asked.

“Oh...um...well...I don't really know...I promise I'll tell you when it's figured out because it pertains to you.” Twilight said nervously.

“That's fine.” Fluttershy replied. “Um...Twilight...does the library have any novels? I don't want to interrupt your studies so I might want something to read...” she continued.

“Of course, and don't worry about interrupting me for anything, even if it's just for some company. You're more important than a book.” Twilight replied and went downstairs to go look or a few books. What she didn't see what Fluttershy's face turn red as she attempted to reply, but it came as a squeak.

Twilight returned with a couple books, some large and hardcover and others small and paperback. “I don't exactly know what you like but based on your personality I grabbed a few that you might like... this one is called 'Temeraire', it's a series. Spike really enjoys it and there are dragons and ponies riding them. If you don't like the whole war genre there's 'Artemis Foal' if you like a bit of fantasy and mystery. And there are a few Romance novels I found, though everypony tells me they're Terrible.” Twilight explained, the last books being a series labeled 'Twilight'.

“How could a story with your name be bad?” Fluttershy asked without thinking.

“I duno...I read the first one, it was kinda good but I wouldn't recommend it. I like Artemis Foal though.” Twilight said, deciding not to react to Fluttershy's comment.

“um...ok...I'll take that one then.” Fluttershy said. Two books floated towards her. She read the summary on the back and smiled, it sounded just up her alley.

Twilight would normally study in the Library, but she brought up her books so she could keep her shy friend company. Occasionally Fluttershy would make a noise; a gasp, a squeak, a giggle and occasionally a contemplative noise. She was brought out of the Novel as Twilight was giggling and laughing, rolling on the floor.

“What is it Twilight?” Fluttershy asked, suppressing giggles of her own at the sight.

“You...you're just so Cute!” Twilight blurted out. Both of their faces got red. “I-I mean...you looked kinda funny when you read...” she said. Fluttershy looked shyly away as she suddenly decided to think about how she felt about her Friend, Twilight did the same.

“U-um...I hope I didn't just make this awkward...” Twilight said lowly.

“Twilight?” Fluttershy asked. Twilight looked at her, signaling she was listening. “Um...do you really think that I'm...um...cute?” the Shy Mare asked, her face lighting up even more.

Twilight flinched. “U-um...yeah...” she said. “To tell the truth uh...I've always thought that...but now I don't know if it's just...uh...friendly...it kind o scares me- no offense to you of course!” Twilight explained with uncertainty.

“U-um...you mean like...a crush?” Fluttershy asked.

“Y-yeah...I kinda have a crush on you Fluttershy...” Twilight said in resignation.

Fluttershy mumbled something that Twilight couldn't understand so the Purple Mare stepped closer. “What was that?” she asked.

“come on...just do it...” Fluttershy said so low Twilight barely caught it. She realized the Shy mare was giving herself a pep talk. She had no Idea what for, that is until the Pegasus nodded with determination and quickly pecked her on the lips.

“Um...I like you too.” she said. Twilight was struck dumb by the contact and Fluttershy couldn't help but giggle. Twilight shook her head to clear it.

“What now?” she asked, trying to Analyze the situation.

“Um...t-that's up to you Twilight...I'm ok with whatever you want.” Fluttershy said submissively.

“Um...I think we should uh...try it out? ya... See if we're happy together...we have a week until you recover, three until you recover in full...that time can be used for...experimentation?” Twilight started.

“I like that Idea...” Fluttershy replied. Twilight smiled. “U-um...Twilight?” Fluttershy said. “Yes?” Twilight Replied. “um...could we try and um...kiss again?” Fluttershy asked, her face going red as a tomato.

“o-ok...” Twilight replied lightly and hopped up to the bed. They cautiously, but steadily, got closer until they met. They both sighed happily, it just felt right. They deepened the kiss and didn't separate for a few minutes. When they finally did, however, their cheeks were tinted red. Not form embarrassment, but from arousal.

“W-whoa...we should probably..uh...keep that a maximum...I don't want to go that far just yet.” Twilight said. Fluttershy nodded. Twilight suddenly gained a devious grin. “Hey Fluttershy...it's time to clean you again.” she said, almost seductively. Fluttershy giggled as the bucket was brought over.