The sun streams through your windows and batters your unwilling eyelids. Don't give in. Fight the sun. This is your war. This is your DESTINY! A day may come when the strength of our resolve shall fail, when we forsake the joys of sleep and begin to wake up early in the morning. BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY! You lazily roll over, blocking the sun from your eyes. VICTORY! Then, sadly, you remember you had some errands to run today.
"Goddamn ponies. Waking me up early."
Sitting up and walking to the bathroom with half lidded eyes, you examine yourself. Unshaved stubble, check. Dark shadows under your eyes, check. Bloodshot eyes, check. Hair in dire need of a trim, check. You are truly the pinnacle of man. Hopping into the shower, you try to wash away the worst of your filth from your body. As you lather your body in soap, you think of your schedule for today. You know you need to get some clothes tailored... as well as return that book to the library. It also couldn't help to pick up some apples while you are out as well as find out if the Apples need you this coming week for picking. At very least, the money would be useful.
But before all of that, before all of the day's challenge, you have one thing to deal with. The same thing you deal with every other day. She's going to come to your door and ask your fetish. For a while, it was fine. Simple question. Simple answer.
“No Fluttershy, that isn't my fetish." you say aloud to yourself as you shampoo your hair.
But she was so persistent. Every morning at the same time she would knock on your door three times. Every time a new guess. When you finally decided to ask her why she kept asking, the answer shocked you.
"I-if I guess it right... M-maybe you will love me too."
Time drug on and she began to come with costumes and doing demonstrations to turn you on. You tried to explain the blatant sexual harassment to your friends, but none of them see the other side to Fluttershy that you do. They all see Fluttershy as this kind and gentle mare that would do anything for anypony. However, you see the true pegasus that lies within. A sex crazed psycho that's obsessed with you. The last few weeks she's been trying to play the pity card with you and has been acting all sad when she comes over. Obviously trying to guilt you after all this time. You won't fall for it. Even with the heavy tears she was shedding yesterday. It's like your bros told you on Earth. Don't put your dick in a crazy horse. Or something like that. You've been here too long.
The now cold shower water hits your skin and causes you to jump. After forcefully ending the onslaught of frozen water, you head to the sink for a shave. You were in the shower for a while, now there is no way you could sneak out of the house before she gets here. Drying off, you begin to carefully shave off your newly formed stubble. The shower was always where you did your best thinking anyway. When the last few hairs are cut down and your face and your face is as smooth as a newborn flank, you get some clothes on and head downstairs to start a piece of toast. You grab the loaf of bread and stand in front of the toaster.
"This is it." you mutter to yourself, placing the food in the toaster. The day you finally catch the toast when it pops into the air. Delicate precautions have been taken for this very moment. You pop down the uncooked bread. Taking a deep breath, you enter your power stance. Just be patient Anon. It would be a horribly inconvenient time for a knock at the door to distract you.
Time seems to slow down as you eye the toaster carefully for any sign of releasing it's delicious breakfast. DING! The toast flies into the air and you catch both of them with ease. You stand there, motionless.
"That was way too easy."
Setting the toast on the counter, unsatisfied with your accomplishment, you head to the front door and rip it open. Yet, despite your expectations, Fluttershy isn't anywhere. You step outside and look around your house... but it doesn't seem like she's hiding. How odd. Did she finally give up? Good riddance. Now maybe you can have some breakfast in peace.
"Oh hey Anon!" Twilight says to you as you approach the library counter.
"Whassup Twilight."
"Not a whole lot. Getting pretty excited. Hearts and hooves day is around the corner. A mare has to stay on their toes. You never know who might want to be their special somepony." She replies with a bit of a smirk.
"Huh. Yeah I suppose you are right." You hold up the book you rented from the library a few weeks ago. "Well I just wanted to return this. Notta whole lot of time today. I got a bunch of errands."
"Oh... Alright" She answers with a bit of a down tone. She takes the book from you and inspects the cover and pages. "No late fee. It looks like you are good to go Anon. What did you think of it? I really like that the author of Daring Doo tried to go out of her comfort zone with this one."
"The book wasn't too bad. Depressing romance stories just aren't really my style."
"I can understand that." She adds, placing the book on a pile to send back to the shelves.
"Well I'll see you around Twilight."
"See ya Anon." She says with a sigh.
As you head out of the library. A thought hits you. "Hey Twilight, one more thing.” The purple bookworm looks up at you with wide eyes and an expectant smile.
"Yes Anon?"
"You, uh... Haven't seen Fluttershy anywhere have you? She hasn't been around lately." Twilight's face sinks.
"Oh. Well it's that time of year again, so no. Before you came to Equestria, Fluttershy would always locks herself up around Hearts and Hooves day." You turn to her with curiosity.
"Why's that?"
"She just gets really down since no stallions have ever taken an interest in her. I mean, let's face it. She isn't the most confident pony. I don't think she's even kissed a stallion before." That yellow demon? Pssshh. As if. You wouldn't be surprised if she had screwed half of Ponyville.
"Alright then. Well, that's a load off my mind."
"Were you thinking of asking her out for Hearts and Hooves day?" the purple unicorn questions you.
The question catches you off guard and you laugh a little harder than would have been polite.
"Nononono. I was just curious. She usually visits me every morning, but she stopped today."
"Yeah. She's just locked in her cottage. She'll be out after Hearts and Hooves day."
"Alright. Well I'm off to Carousel Boutique. Thanks Twi!"
“No problem Anon." You wave to your great friend and step out of the library. In some weird way, it was relieving that Fluttershy was alright. It's not like you would ever wish harm on the poor girl... She just showed you things that even bleach to the eyeballs couldn't clean. As you walk through town, you notice some of the mares staring at you as you pass by.
No doubt all of them are on edge for who is lucky enough to get a stallion on Hearts and Hooves day. Especially since Ponyville had quite the shortage on them. Honestly, you didn't have any plans for the special day. Not because you didn't think it would be fun or that it wouldn't be a good time. If it were about if a pony would put out or not, that would still leave plenty of options open to you. No, the reason that you didn't make any plans was that you just didn't feel that sort of spark for anypony. As you near Rarity's shop, you wonder to yourself if the fashionista of Ponyville had a date for the special day. Of course, no doubt. She's way too popular among Equestria not to be.
You step inside of her shop and immediately spot Rarity sewing up the most radiant dress that you have ever seen, littered with Amethyst and Pearls.
"Hey Rarity. Working on a new project?"
"Yes darling. I was asked to dinner by a very well to-do actor over in Manehattan for Hearts and Hooves day and I want to make sure my dress is JUST perfect." You walk up to the dress and inspect it a little closer.
"Huh. Well it looks great. I like the part with the gems."
Rarity scoffs. "Well, I wouldn't expect an untrained eye to notice the intricacies of my art. How can I help you?"
“Oh!"
Taking your clothes out of your bag, you hold them up to the white unicorn.
"I needed to get these fixed up. I ripped them in some places from working with Applejack on the farm." You hand the clothes to Rarity and she takes them with her magic, unfolding them and examining each tear and wrinkle.
"A simple enough request. Anything else I can do for Anonymous?"
You take another shirt from your bag, still partially soaked in fluids you would rather not know about. "One more actually. I wanted to see what you could do with this one. I think Fluttershy might have ruined it... but I dunno much about stains."
"What's on it?" She asks.
"I have no idea." You lie.
Rarity pulls the shirt up to her nose and pulls it away quickly. "I swear Anon. When are you and Fluttershy going to announce you've been secretly seeing each other?"
"Rarity, I dunno how many times I have to tell you. Fluttershy and I are not a thing."
"This shirt says otherwise darling. It doesn't take a science lab to know this scent." she replies with a curious eye. Great. Of course the pony known for gossip would put you in this situation.
"It's not what it looks like. Can it be saved?" You ask with a sigh.
"Of course Darling. I should have these done two days after Hearts and Hooves day."
"Sounds like a plan. Thanks."
You nearly stomp out of the store, frustrated with Rarity's interrogation.
"Anon... One little thing."
Ugh. Turning to her you put on your best smile. "What's up?"
"I know you haven't been around here this time of year... but... and I know you said you aren't dating her... but I'd talk to Fluttershy if I were you." Again with this mention of Fluttershy around Hearts and Hooves day.
“Why's that?"
Rarity puts a hoof to her lips, searching for the right words. "I," She pauses. "Just think she could use some company. Especially if it were yours. I'm close enough to her to know how she gets around this time, and she doesn't listen to me anymore... maybe you could help her."
You eye her carefully, but she seems full of sincerity.
"You aren't trying to set me up with her?"
Rarity shakes her head. "I'm seriously worried about her dear. Please?"
You look to the door, then back to the mare. “Alright. I'll check up on her after my last stop."
"Thank you Anon." Rarity replies with a smile.
“Well I'll see you around. Good luck on your dress."
"Ta-ta Darling."
The shop bell jingles and you step outside. Last stop on your list is for some apples... but that's the last thing on your mind. Both Twilight and Rarity had their concerns about Fluttershy. Just how sad is she if she locked herself in her house? Pinkie mentioned once that she got a little too assertive for a day and locked herself in her home and boarded it up for days. Walking down the tree covered path to Sweet Apple Acres only puts more questions in your head. Was she really trying to guilt you these last few days?
Maybe she was really just sad... and you said all those harsh things to her. Guilt begins to form in the pit of your stomach. You wouldn't have been that mean if you knew that she was really down... Spotting the orange earth pony pulling a filled cart of apples back to the barn, you jog to her.
"Hey AJ!"
The mare spots you and stops for a small break.
"Howdy Anon! What can Ah do ya fer?"
"Well I wanted to get some apples and see if you needed any help next week."
Applejack thinks to herself.
"Well, I dunno if ya'll would be interested... but I could use some help on Hearts and Hooves day. Big McIntosh has some mare he's takin out on some fancy schmancy date, leaving me to do the fields all by myself."
Nopony has asked out Applejack? That's weird. You would think that some stallion would be all over that.
"Well. I'll think about it. I don't have any plans for that day and I could sure use the money."
Applejack eyes the ground and mutters to herself. "It would be nice to not be in the field all alone this year." The phrase is just quiet enough to miss your ears.
"So, Apples. I was thinking of maybe six?"
"Oh. Uhm. How about eight bits?"
"Fair enough to me!"
The two of you exchange your goods, but the lingering thought of Fluttershy hangs on your mind. "Hey Applejack... I got a question for you."
She looks up at you, a glimmer of some sort of hope behind her emerald green eyes. "What's that?"
I've been hearing that Fluttershy is all locked up in her house... and well I'm a little worried. Do you know how bad it gets?"
The glimmer perishes like a match to a roaring tide. "Oh, well. All I've heard is that she cries to her animals and wants to be alone. I've tried to visit her before... but it's not a pretty sight. She won't let anypony in. At all."
A pang of fear begins to gnaw at your soul. “Alright... well thanks AJ. I'll hit you up if I make a decision about that work day. I'll talk to you later!" You exclaim as you turn tail and begin to jog down the worn path.
"See ya Anon..." You hear her say, but the rest of it is muffled.
As you jog down the path, your mind reels. It didn't take a genius to know that she liked you and you've been shooting her down daily for a bit under a year. Plus, it's not like you did it nicely either. You would hate if she were too hard on herself. Crossing a fork in the road, you travel down the road that you have been told is the way to Fluttershy's place. The road you travel is foreign, but it's a straight shot to her house.
As you near the place off in the distance, you notice boards nailed over the windows and doors. Dozens if not hundreds of little creatures scurry around outside of her home. It's funny how even the animals reflect the atmosphere of Ponyville. Some of the birds fly together singing a song of happyness, while some squirrels watch each other carefully, watching to see who the males would take interest in. One lone bear walks into the woods quiet and alone. However, the animals are not your focus.
As you jog up to the door, you press your ear against it. A single sound penetrates the wooden door. Sobbing. The sound of Fluttershy's cries make your stomach drop as you pull your ear away from the door. You knock three times.
"Hey Fluttershy... It's Anon."
Nothing but silence responds.
"How ya doin in there? Can I come in?" you ask with a delicate tone.
"No! Go away!" she yells at you from inside of her home.
You frown but respond to her. “I'm not going anywhere until I get to talk to you Fluttershy. Now open up!"
"No!" You hear something crash against the door and it catches you off guard.
The sobbing inside intensifies as you look around for some form of alternate entrance.
"Then why don't we just talk! I noticed you didn't come over today... I kinda missed it." Her demeanor fails to change as you examine a window for a few minutes, trying to force it open.
"Did you get some extra sleep? I hear that sleep is good when you are feeling down in the dumps..."
"Just... Just go away," She chokes out through ragged breath.
You hear some form of scraping from inside the house, as if something were being dragged.
"Why do you want me to go away Fluttershy? Are you afraid I'll be mean? I promise I just want to makr sure you are okay."
The scraping stops and you return to the door.
"What was that noise in there? Are you alright?"
The crying simply continues.
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"I'm sorry Anon... For everything."
You feel yourself turn numb.
“What do you mean... Fluttershy open this door."
You knock hard and try to turn the door handle, but it won't budge.
Tell Twilight that meeting her, changed my life."
"NONONO! Don't you be doing what I think you are."
"Tell Pinkie that every smile that she gave me was precious."
"Fluttershy. There is another way. Open this door!"
"Tell Rainbow... that I'm sorry that I couldn't be brave for her."
You push against the door, trying to force the barrier open.
"Tell Applejack thank you for always being there to listen to me on my bad days..."
"FLUTTERSHY! OPEN THIS DOOR!" You scream to the inside.
"And tell Rarity... that she is the best friend that anypony could have asked for."
Tears form in your eyes. This is your fault. You caused this.
"I'm sorry Anon."
Backing up a few steps, you slam yourself into the door. It doesn't budge.
You slam into it again, and you feel it bend under your force.
"DAMNIT!"
Closing your eyes, you sprint into it at full force and the door breaks under your weight.
Fluttershy stands on top of a chair, main frazzled and mascara running down her face, wearing a green dress that she once wore to the Grand Galloping Gala.
"NO! DON'T!"
The chair begins to rock and fall over. You sprint to her and wrap her in your arms. The chair crashes against the floor as Fluttershy breaks down in your arms. Her tears soak through your shirt and you feel her small form shiver with each sob. Taking the noose off of her neck with a free hand, you take her out of the house and outside. You hold her in your arms as she loses control of her emotions. Sitting down in the fresh warm air, you stroke her mane.
"Let it all out... It's okay." you try to reassure her.
Please stop your music if it is still running.
After a few hours, she calms down, but refuses to be let out of your arms.
"W-why did you come to my house Anon?"
Stroking her mane, you smile at her. “I was worried."
"W-why? You hate me. Everypony hates me..."
"I don't hate you Fluttershy."
"B-but every morning... you say those mean things..."
"I know... and I'm sorry."
"W-why? Why are you always so m-mean to me?"
You bite your tongue as she looks up at you with red eyes. Her cyan rings burrow inside of you and bring on another wave of guilt.
"I guess... I was just upset... I didn't like the guesses."
“B-but how else was I supposed to win your love Anon?"
She buries her face into your chest again.
“Well, I suppose just like every other pony... you could just ask me out on a date."
Fluttershy looks up at you and sniffs to calm herself down.
"R-really? I-I've never asked a stallion out before... I was always too nervous."
You smile and stroke her hair, trying to be reassuring.
"Then how about you try it out now?"
She looks into your eyes again, however this time, Fluttershy is nearly unrecognizable from her usual self. Instead of full of lust, she's timid. Instead of hungry for cock, she's just trying to find away to make you happy. Instead of annoying...
"A-Anon..."
"Yeah?"
"W-would you be my... my..."
She tries to force the words out, but her face turns red.
"Special somepony for Hearts and Hooves day?" You finish her sentence with a warm voice.
Fluttershy nods and covers her face in her mane. You brush the hair away from her face.
To make up for all the hurt that I've caused you... it's the least I can do."
Fluttershy smiles and sniffs hard.
"Yay~" she mutters quietly.
She wraps herself tightly around you and you hold her close. This little pegasus needs someone to be there for her right now... and that person is you. The two of you sit together on the lawn for a few hours... sometimes she would start crying and you would pet her mane and reassure her that everything is fine. Soon, it starts to get dark outside, but her grip around you hasn't loosened.
“How ya feelin Fluttershy?"
"Better..." she answers meekly.
"Do ya think you are ready to get some rest? I'm sure it would help."
She nods.
"Alright."
You carry the little pony into her home, ensuring that she doesn't see the scene she created. As you get to, what you think is, her room, she clings to you even tighter.
“We are here Fluttershy. You have to let go of me..."
She shakes her head and you feel her shiver again.
"What's wrong?" you ask her, sitting on her bed.
"I-if I let go..." she mutters. "Y-you won't be n-nice to me anymore."
You stoke her back.
“I'm going to still be nice Fluttershy... I'm going to come check up on you every day until Hearts and Hooves day alright?"
She nods, but still quivers in your arms.
"It's going to be okay."
Carefully, as if she would break you if she messed up, she unwraps her arms and curls up on her bed into a little ball. You pull the covers up over her and the shivering stops.
"Good night Fluttershy..."
"Good night... my love."
You sit on the side of the bed, watching the signs of her breathing until they move to a slower, regulated pace. Tiptoeing through the room and down the stairs, you see the noose hanging from her ceiling. Taking it down and putting the chair back at the table, you inspect it. The rope was heavy.... And new. Was this why she was crying yesterday? There is no way that you could leave her alone in this state. You shove the rope in your pocket and crash on the couch.
The days leading up to Hearts and Hooves day were spent taking care of Fluttershy. The first day she spent in bed, still coming down from her depression. You did your best to feed her animals for her. She even asked you if she were dreaming. Quite a few times.
You did your best to bring her what she needed and around dinnertime she finally emerged from her bedroom with the worst case of bedhead you've ever seen. But most importantly, a smile. She was quiet, but you could tell that she was thankful for your company. With a heavy heart and concern of a relapse... you slept on the couch.
The second day the two of you fed her animals and took the wood down from her windows. Even though you were short on funds, you went and bought a new door and installed it for her. When you got done installing the new door, she surprise you with a lunch that she made from scratch. A delicious tomato soup and grilled cheese. In the evening, she said you could go home to sleep in your own bed if you wanted, but you didn't feel good about it. The image of the chair slowly falling was stuck in your mind. You insisted that you stayed another night. Once again, you crashed on the couch.
When you woke up on the third day, the day before Hearts and Hooves day, you found her curled into a ball at the foot of the couch. After you covered her with the blanket you had been using, you made breakfast for the two of you and the two of you just talked. There wasn't anything special to the conversation... you just talked about your friends... old parties... events in Ponyville. Slowly it seemed like Fluttershy began to open up to you the more the conversation progressed. She began to talk about her parents and growing up with Rainbow Dash. It seems like she hasn't grown that much confidence since she was a little filly. In some way, it's endearing. You caught yourself just looking into her eyes... And she was looking back into yours. After breakfast you mentioned that you probably should run home and prepare for the big day tomorrow. Her happy demeanor faded some, but you were sure to remind her of the big day tomorrow. With a smile, she thanked you and wrapped you in a big hug before you left her home. You wave back at her as you head down the path back home. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.
You wake up as soon as the sun hits your eyes and leap out of bed. Today needs to be perfect. At very minimum, you owe it to her for all the abuse and hardship. You shower yourself as thoroughly as possible. None of that "just the important parts" jazz. After a nice warm shower, you shave as carefully as you can to avoid cutting yourself. After showering yourself in your favorite suit and tie, you head downstairs to make breakfast. You grab the loaf of bread and stand in front of the toaster.
"This is it." you mutter to yourself, placing the food in the toaster. You've been mentally preparing yourself for this very moment. Throwing in a few pieces of toast, you pop it down and run to the refrigerator to grab some eggs and your premade pancake batter. Placing two pans from your cabinets on the stove, you quickly crack open the eggs and begin to prepare them. Just as you are about to pour the first pancake, there is the familiar knocks on the door. Your heart leaps at the familiar noise.
“Come on in!"
Quietly the door opens and Fluttershy steps inside.
"This... is so weird."
"What's that?" You ask.
"You just let me in?"
"Ha! Well maybe it could be something we get used to."
She smiles and walks up to you. "Is there any way I can help?"
"You could set the table if you want... OH! The toast should be done too."
After pointing out which cabinets had which items, Fluttershy quickly went to work helping you prepare the morning's breakfast. You swiftly place the eggs onto the plates when they are ready to serve, along with a few fresh pancakes. Of course you gave her the best looking ones. Fluttershy places some toast on each plate, and to top it off, you pour two fresh glasses of orange juice for the two of you.
"Wow Anon... this looks amazing."
You wipe your hands and make sure the stove is off before sitting down across from Fluttershy at your table. "Well I probably woulda messed it up without your help. I suck at cooking. I just hope you like it. Dig in!"
The two of you promptly dig in to your meal and you just smile. Fluttershy has the cutest little puffed out cheeks when she eats. Almost like a baby squirrel. Maybe these animals have rubbed off on her just as much as she rubbed off on them. You quickly demolish your breakfast, but wait for her to finish before you clear off the table.
"That was fantastic Anon. I think you don't give yourself enough credit! You are a great chef."
Laughing to yourself, you begin to quickly clean the dishes.
"You think so? Well if the rest of the day goes like my cooking, then you might be in for a treat." She follows behind you and begins to dry the dishes.
“Hey you don't have to do that..."
"I want to help." she says with a smile.
The two of you get through the dishes pretty fast with the two of you work together. When you get done with everything, you are way ahead of schedule.
"Well... uh. I have to admit. I didn't plan that we would get done this early."
"That's okay. As long as I get to spend today with you Anon, I'm happy."
"How about we go on a walk?" You inquire.
"That sounds marvelous." She beams up at you.
You hold open the door for her and she blushes as she walks through the door. As the two of you walk along the beaten path away from your home, you look down at the happy yellow pony. There is something about this mare. Something you just can't quite explain. Suddenly, just after a few days, everything is completely different.
"It's really a beautiful day today."
"You know. I was just thinking that." She replies.
“Must be a good sign."
"Mhm." she agrees with a nod.
The two of you continue to walk along the green path, watching the rich scenery blend into the forest green hills and melt into the blue sky above.
"So Fluttershy, I don't think you told me why you decided to stay here in Ponyville."
"Oh. Well to be honest the answer was a bit embarrassing..."
"I won't force you to tell me." You say in an attempt to reassure her.
"Nonono. The funny type of embarrassing. You see. When I fell from Cloudsdale and discovered my cutie mark, I realized when night began to fall that I couldn't fly high enough to get back home."
"Oh man... that must have been terrifying."
"Oh... it was horrible Anon, but my new animal friends lead me to this little town not too far from where I landed. That little town was Ponyville."
"That makes sense. I mean Cloudsdale isn't too terribly far from here. What happened when you got to Ponyville?"
"Well, I met the nice pegasai at the post office. One of them was the mother of Ditzy Doo. You know, the grey mare with the eyes."
"Oh yeah. I know."
"She recognized me and helped me get home that night. My parents were -so- worried. They didn't want me to spend time with Rainbow anymore after that... but she was my best friend. I couldn't just abandon her. So I snuck out a to see her a few times. Plus I saw her at school."
"Ooohhh... A bit of a troublemaker at heart I see." You say, ruffling her mane. She laughs and lightly presses against you. "I promise I won't turn you in. Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me."
She blows a small gust of air on her hair and it falls perfectly back into place. The two of you reach the park and you intentionally take her down a few different paths to try and kill some time. Next thing you know, both of you have growling bellies. Time really flies when you are having a good time.
"What should we do next Anon? I sure hope it's lunch." She says teasingly.
“Well little filly, you are in luck. I pulled some strings to get this one right.”
As you come up over a hill that you had been avoiding on purpose, on the other side awaits Angel Bunny and a few choice squirrels, setting up a picnic lunch on a red checkerboard blanket.
"Oh my goodness Anon!" Fluttershy gasps. She flutters down to her critter friends and envelops them all in a large hug. You get down there and the little pony is simply beaming. "Oooh Anon! They all worked so hard... can they stay? Please?"
"Of course Shy. It's no problem."
The little critters rejoice for their hard earned meal, while Fluttershy just looks up at you.
"D-did you call me Shy?"
"Well, yeah. I thought it would be a cute nickname. I mean Fluttershy is a bit of a mouthful sometimes. If you don't like it I mean-"
"No!" She exclaims. It catches you off guard. "No, I really like it." She says with a blush.
The two of you share a goofy smile that neither of you could quite explain why.
"Well little guys! Let's dig in!" You exclaim, opening up the basket.
You pull out a few of the sandwiches you made and hand them to Fluttershy, who divides them among the group. Of course, you can't forget the big juicy carrot you packed for Angel.
"Here you go little bro. Thanks for helping me out."
Angel takes the carrot out of your outstretched hand, fist bumps you and begins to munch on the carrot.
"That's so adorable." says Fluttershy warmly.
"What's that?"
"Angel normally doesn't like new ponies. He only gets along with animals." You give her a quizzical look. She looks back at you oblivious.
"What?"
"Maybe it helps that I'm part monkey."
Suddenly it all clicks in Fluttershy's head and she laughs.
"Yeah. It's just so easy to forget sometimes."
"I guess it just proves it doesn't matter what someone looks like. Right?" For a moment, the two of you simply look into each other's eyes. Fluttershy brings her face closer to yours. You come closer too and Fluttershy holds her breath. That's when you bring a sandwich from the bag and slowly push it against her mouth. The sheer nonsense of the situation makes the two of you laugh.
After feasting on the lunch set in front of you, her friends scurry off to go play, leaving the two of you alone. Harry the bear would be by later to pick up the supplies, but for now the two of you lie next to each other, staring at the clouds. She points her hoof at one.
"That one looks like Applejack's hat!" she says excitedly.
"Oh hey it does!"
The search is on. As you scan the clouds for something cool to show Fluttershy, she already spots a bunny, a turtle and even one shaped like an apple. You sure are bad at this. Wait! You point to another one in the sky.
“That one kinda looks like Twilight's cutie mark!"
Fluttershy looks over it carefully. "I dunno. I'm not sure if I see it."
"Sure there is! There is the all the pointy parts and then littler ones around it."
"Hmm... Okay. I kinda see it."
"Really?"
"No, not really."
"Not really? Not really?! I'll show you not really!" You laugh.
You begin to assault her sides with a tickle attack. It's super effective. She spreads her wings and giggles like a little school filly, fighting you.
"Hahaha! Anon! Hehe! Stop!" After a few giggle filled moments, you relent on your assault and the two of you lay down, relaxed and out of breath.
"Well, what next Anon?"
"Well, since you asked nicely..."
You pull two tickets to the new romance movie written by the author of the Daring Doo books.
"What do you think?"
"Oh my... That sounds amazing! Let's go!" she said.
She nearly pulls you up and leads you to the movie theater as she flutters along the path.
"I've really been wanting to see this one! Rainbow told me to read the books, but there was too much action for me, so I read this one when it first came out and it was simply amazing!"
"Yeah! Well I just read it too cause I saw there was a movie for it. I wanted to see how the two compared."
"I'm sure it will be amazing!"
The two of you enter the theater and by the time you exit the sun is already beginning to become low in the sky. Couples flock out of the theater, holding the hooves or with the mare's head on the stallion. You and Fluttershy walk out with your hand holding her wing so the two of you don't get separated.
"Ready for dinner? I got some great reservations!"
"Oh my... yes! That sounds delightful."
The two of you walk through town until you stumble upon a fancy gourmet restaurant. They were able to do things with tofu that you never could have DREAMED of. Stepping inside, the waiter recognizes you instantly and seats you at your table.
"Oh my goodness. Anon... this all looks so expensive..."
"Shush."
She looks up at you curiously.
"Don't you say a single word about money. I've got it all worked out. Alright"
"Alright Anon."
"Promise?"
"Pinkie Promise." says Fluttershy, imitating the motions of her pink, curly maned friend.
You look over the menu, but instantly find one of the favorites that you had with Rarity when she treated you. It's amazing how running a few errands for her and getting your hands dirty meant so much to the prissy pony. She looks over the menu briefly and instantly chooses her dish.
"Have you been here before?"
Fluttershy smiles. "Oh yes, Rarity and I have celebrated here quite a few times. It's actually a favorite of mine."
You pump your fist. “Nailed it." the giggles when the waiter arrives.
"What can I get for you two this evening?"
"I'll have the daisy sauté."
"I'll have the tofu special."
"Fine choices. They will be out momentarily."
The two of you look at each other across the table. Then, her face contracts... and a frown curls on her face.
"Hey. What's wrong Shy?"
"It... It just... I don't want today to end."
You wrap your hand around her hoof.
"Then we should enjoy it while we have it."
She sniffs and wipes her eyes.
"I just don't want things to go back the way they were before."
You shake your head. "I can't think of a reason why they would. Everything is different now Shy." She smiles and nods. “Are you having a good time?"
“O-of course! Are you?"
“Yep. So don't worry so much." You say with a tease in your voice.
Until the food comes, Fluttershy the two of you talk about how the movie wasn't quite as good as the book. You should have expected it. They never quite are. Fluttershy still enjoyed it though and that is what matters. When the food arrives, it smells so good that the other tables watch it as it approaches your plates. You even heard one table order 'what they were getting.' Plus, the chef in the kitchen must having a good night. You've only been here once or twice, but this was easily the best time. Then again, it could be because of the company you are sharing it with.
"Well Anon, the night is still young. What else were you thinking?" She asks while sipping her water.
“Oh! The coup de grace. The last thing we can check out is the Hearts and Hooves festival. Of course. The star event in Ponyville on Hearts and Hooves day and planned by Pinkie no less. There are rides, games, and all sorts of attractions. Then concluded with a spectacular fireworks show. How Mayor Mare ever let Pinkie around exploding objects is beyond you. You and Fluttershy stroll into the event, which is packed with ponies.
"Hold on." You pick up Fluttershy and hoist her on her shoulders.
"Oh wow! It's like I'm flying, but not using my wings. Is this what it's like to be tall Anon?"
"Yep! You get used to it though. Let's check out some of the games!" As you walk through each booth, the first one Fluttershy wants to see is the one where she can catch a fishy. She didn't want to catch a fish though, she just wanted to say hi to them. This mare is really something else.
The next one you lock onto is one where you throw a ball to knock down a stack of cups. The grand prize is a huge fuzzy teddy bear. You look up and notice she sees it too.
"You want that?"
"Do you think you can win it?"
"Just watch me." You say confidently.
You head up to the booth, setting down the timid pegasus and the mare running the booth passes you three baseball sized balls to knock them down. The wind up. The pitch! Aaaand you completely miss. Fluttershy giggles lightly.
"Just a warm up. Just a warm up." You launch the second ball and manage to knock out one of the bottom ones, leaving three left.
"Yeah!" You exclaim.
"Yay~!"
"One more try sir and you win the prize." The booth pony states.
“This is it." you mutter to yourself, turning the ball in your hands. You can do this Anon. Taking a deep breath, you enter your power stance. The wind up. The pitch! You only knock out one of them.
"Awwww too bad. Here is a consolation prize!” The booth pony hands you a little flower.
You bend down and place it in Fluttershy's hair. “For you."
She blushes and smiles. "Thank you."
You hoist her onto your shoulders one more time, when you look around and see the ponies beginning to file out of booth area.
"It must be time for fireworks Anon!"
"Perfect."
Instead of heading to the hill to watch the fireworks, you have one last trick up your sleeve. You head over to the ferris wheel, where a familiar pony is waiting for you.
"Pinkie?" Fluttershy asks to the pink, curly haired mare.
“Yup! When Nonny told me about what he wanted to do, I just couldn't refuse. Now quick hop in! It's going to start at any moment!" You and the pegasus hop into the ferris wheel and it quickly reaches the very top. As the two of you sit in the best seat in the house, Fluttershy places her head in your lap.
"Anon?"
"Yeah?"
"I just want you to know, that no matter what... I will always remember this as the best day of my entire life."
You pet her mane as the fireworks begin to explode in the sky. Shades of blue, red and green all explode in a variety of different fashions and colors. Even a few pink heart shaped fireworks explode, illuminating the night sky. Then the show finishes, the sound of a cheering crowd is heard off in the distance.
The pink pony running the ferris wheel brings the car back down to the ground and you give her a nod of gratitude as you exit the ride.
"Have fun you two!" Pinkie says warm heartedly.
"I suppose it's about that time to head back home, huh?" as the two of you walk away from the festival
"BUT NOT TOO MUCH FUUUN!" Pinkie yells back after you.
After a collective laugh, Fluttershy nods and follows you as you walk side by side back towards her cottage.
"Did you have fun tonight Shy?"
"Of course! Tonight was the best! I'll never forget it... or even these last few days. They have meant so much to me..." You smile, knowing you did a good job.
"Did you have a favorite part?" you ask her as you cross the forked path.
"A favorite? How could I choose!" she says happily. "Everything was just so... so perfect."
The cold air doesn't bother either of you as the moon illuminates your path. Fluttershy steals glances at you out of your peripheral vision, but you can tell she has the biggest smile that you have ever seen on a pony. As the two of you approach the door of her home, you turn to her and get down on her eye level.
"How are you feeling Fluttershy?"
"I feel magical Anon... everything is so wonderful." she says softly, stepping towards you.
"That's good... now no more getting depressed around Hearts and Hooves day... alright?"
"Uhm... Anon. Can I ask for one last thing? Before today is over?"
"Of course Fluttershy... what is it?"
"Uhm... I. I-I've never kissed a stallion before..."
The statement catches you off guard.
She closes her eyes and leans toward you.
Author's Note
Choose your ending. Choose wisely Anon.
