My Second chance

I made it to Fluttershy’s in about a half an hour. I didn’t know the everfree was so far from Ponyville. On the path I found many different animals looking out of their homes. A lot of them were rabbits. I also saw birds, snakes, and even a groundhog. I walked over to the door and knocked with my hoof. I didn’t get a response but I could tell she was home because I heard some hoof steps and what sounded like an upset rabbit. I knocked again and waited till she opened the door.

“Oh, um hello, Helix.” I couldn’t see her face. It was behind her mane like always. She even sounded a lot shyer than normal for some reason.

“Hey, I’m here to help if I can. Why are you hiding, you know me.” I tried to sound as comforting as I could.

“I know who you are, but I don’t actually know you. I’m still kinda scared I guess.” She shrunk back as if I was some murderer or something.

“Fluttershy, I would be more than happy to answer any questions you have about me or help with the animals in any way I can. You even said I could help. Please, don’t be afraid.” I said this as though I was talking to a scared cat hiding from a stranger.

“Oh, I guess I did say that. Okay, I guess you can come in. I do have some questions about where you come from.” She lightened up a little but still hid behind her mane.

I slowly walked in to her humble abode and realized how big it was. I didn’t expect a tree to be so big on the inside. The couch was in the middle of the living room, but there were so many different offshoots. Most of them were probably for the animals, but I couldn’t believe haw many there were. The house had to be at least twice the size of the library.

“Come, have a seat on the couch. You want some tea?” She asked very softly, but I could tell what she asked.

“I would love some tea Fluttershy, thank you.” I made a big smile as a said this and she smiled a little back, showing the rest of her face. I think my manners keep helping.

I sat down on the couch and began to admire her house again. I started looking at the pictures she had of her friends. Some were of their adventures; others were of them just having fun. My eyes fell upon a picture of her and Rainbow. They were both young. It reminded me of when I saw the episode showing the mane six’s cutie-mark stories. It looks like it was taken right after they got theirs. They were both holding out their flanks showing off their cutie-marks. It brought a warm smile to my face.

She came back with a tray holding a teapot, a couple of cups, and a small pot of sugar. She set it down on the table right in front of the couch, and she poured us each the same amount. She set hers down and started to add some sugar. Her eyes went wide realizing she forgot about me for a minute.

“Oh, I’m sorry, do you want some sugar? I should have asked first.” her face turned a light shade of red and looked away. Manners must be really important. I would expect this from Rarity.

“It’s okay, you don’t have to apologize. And yes, I would like some sugar thank you. I’ll get it.” With that I gently lifted the small pot from her hooves with my magic and scooped a little into my glass. I usually like a lot of sugar in my tea, but I didn’t want to seem rude.

She gave a small smile and said, “You seem to be getting better with your magic.” Her voice was very genuine and held none of the earlier shyness. I think I am starting to grow on her.

“Thank you, Twilights been a great teacher. I only know some basic spells but they help when you need them.” I gave a small smile and put the pot down. I forgot I was still holding it.

She got really excited and asked, “What did she teach you?” She leaned in close not to miss a single word.

“Oh, I learned how to use telekinesis effectively.” I smiled a little as I said this and tapped my horn for some added effect. It was a bad idea since it’s attached to your brain and all, but all it did was throb a little bit.

“I also learned how to make a small force field, shoot a force beam, and grow a mustache on ponies. I don’t know why she taught me that but it was funny.” I said with a chuckle. She giggled a little bit before she responded.

“Really, what did you do? Give spike one?” She giggled little bit more.

“Nah, I’ve seen that already. I gave Twilight one. You should have seen her face, it was priceless.” We both fell into fits of laughter at the absurdity.

The mustache she got was a great one. It was a big thick one that covered her entire upper lip and some of the sides. She had no idea I was going to cast it on her. She had spike be the test dummy. She stood next to him taking some notes. I changed targets right before I cast it and cast it on her instead. She was totally flabbergasted.

“Wow, I can’t even imagine her with a mustache,” Fluttershy said in between laughs.

I wiped a tear away and said, “Yeah, she screamed a little bit out of surprise. Of course she just un-cast it while me and spike were rolling on the floor laughing.”

“What did she do to get you back?” Fluttershy was still giggling a little.

I lowered my head a little out of embarrassment and said, “She made me read twice as much as normal and had to give a summary of what I read.”

She laughed even more making me even more embarrassed, “That does sound like Twilight, though using it as a punishment is usually reserved to spike.”

“Really, I feel sorry for the little guy. No wonder he’s so well behave when she’s around.” I thought about it and chuckled a little more.

“Helix?” she said this with determination but also with a little uncertainty.

“Yes Fluttershy.”

“Would you mind…maybe…..telling me about your world…..if that’s okay with you?” she hid behind her mane and shrunk a little.

“I don’t really want to.”

“Pleeeeeeeease?” she gave me a puppy dog face like I’ve never seen.

I sighed a little and said, “Okay Fluttershy, I’ll tell you. What do you want to know?”

“Owe, how about the animals in your world?” she said excitedly.

I chuckled and, with a smile, said, “Of course you would say that. We have many different animals in my world. We have dog, cats, fish, rabbits……”

“Wow, your world had so many animals we have!” She interrupted. She seemed to be daydreaming about animals, making me a bit uncomfortable. Maybe she’s a “furry”.

“Yeah, about that. We had some animals as pets you might not like.” I winced a little at my own words. I know I just made a major fuck up. I almost face-hoofed.

“What do you mean?” Her quizzical eyes looked so innocent I didn’t want to make her upset.

“Oh…. uh…. we had animals that were harmful and aggressive, but now that I think about it they aren’t that dangerous in this world. He he he.” I rubbed the back of my neck trying to look innocent but she quickly saw through that.

“That’s not what you were thinking. You’re hiding something aren’t you?” She glared. Something I didn’t think was possible form the yellow pegasus.

I gave a long sigh and hesitantly replied, “Yeah I didn’t want to tell you. In my world we have ponies as pets. Some use them as slaves and others use them as transportation.” She started to look a little disgusted. “Some of us, me included, don’t like it when you don’t let animals be themselves. Unfortunately, you can’t change everyone.”

That’s the second time I had to give bad news to a friend since I got here, and it’s the second time I forced myself into it by accident. I hated my self and I thought she hated me to, but when I looked at her face she had an expression akin to pity.

“I don’t blame you for what your world does. The rules are probably different between worlds. Thank you for telling me.” She smiled and placed a hoof on my shoulder making me feel a lot better. She didn’t even look disgusted.

“Thank you Fluttershy, I needed that. I love being here, in this world, but I am also kinda scared. Why did I come here instead of somewhere else? How did I get this body? How is my family dealing with my……… disappearance?” I didn’t want to tell anypony that I died, at least not yet.

“I understand. I’ve seen this happen to a lot of the critters that are lost. You’ll be fine. You are a very kind pony.” She gave me a huge smile and started toward the door. I didn’t realize that we had finished the tea, but my cup was empty, and I had a warm, full feeling in my gut. “How about we go help some animals?”

“Sure, that sound like a great idea.” I said hopping up from the couch. I was so excited to be back where I knew exactly what to do.

We spent the next couple hours helping many different animals. Some were shy, seeing a new pony isn’t always welcoming. Angle was being brat, but I didn’t say anything. I didn’t want to get yelled at by Fluttershy, I knew she could bring me to tears with fear.

We did find a bunny with a broken arm. It wasn’t breaking skin so it didn’t freak the mare out, but I knew it would take a lot more than some soup and kind words to heal it. So after getting some supplies back Fluttershy’s house, I went to work mending the arm. It took a little while figuring out how to put every thing in place for the splint. Then I remembered I had magic and didn’t have to use my hooves.

“Thank you, I don’t think Rodger could have gotten better without your help.” She was cradling the poor rabbit in her forearms.

“Don’t worry about it. It’s my job to help animals. Although, I do better with small animals.” I was never really confterable around the big animals she deals with, like bears. You can guess why.

“Still, I have to thank you some how. I wouldn’t feel right to send you away without a reward for saving him.” After she ended her sentence, she nuzzled Rodger. This caused him to hug her as tightly as he could with one arm. I think I shed a tear.

I thought about what she could give me, and then I had an idea. “Fluttershy, do you know of where I could get a job. I want to earn some bits to get my own place, or at least pay Twilight a rent.” I scratched the back of my head.

“Oh, well I know of a veterinary clinic in Ponyville. I only take care of others animals when there sick or when they need a babysitter. They might hire you, and give you a great pay.” She said after a little bit of thought.

“Really, why didn’t Twi tell me? I could have been working during my free time after practice. Now all I have to do is learn about healing magic. That would be a good thing to learn if im going to be healing animals.” I was about to run off when Fluttershy stopped me.

“Helix, I should warn you. There are animals most ponies don’t like that get treated there.” She looked worried for a second, and then I gave a huge grin.

“Don’t worry; I will have the other vet’s to help me if something goes wrong. Besides, I don’t have a fear of any animal but manticores, maybe bears.” And with that, I ran off towards the library. I might even get some extra lessons from Twi.