The Songs in Our Hearts

by Mat the Brawler

Dreams aren’t bad, Our Heads are Mad

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Dreams aren't bad, Our Heads are Mad

Cruel. That was the only way to describe my emotions. There were so many things wrong with what I was feeling, I know there were, but I just couldn't help myself. Of all the things why did I have to fall in love… And why did it have to be with a mare?


Love. Its a feeling I wasn't entirely familiar with up until recently. Normally this would be great. I’d study it like anything else and be eager to share my findings with everypony. Who knows it may have even lead to something. I’m in love with a mare.

I fell for the most stubborn, brash, cocky, athletic, talented, gorgi- GAH! Why her, why did I have to fall for her? Rainbow Dash, just the name sends my pulse skyrocketing. Her beautiful prismatic mane, that self assured smile, her beautiful strong wings, every time we meet it takes everything in me not to pounce on her.


Okay I’m in front of the door, I just need to knock. Here we go-.

“Oh, Rainbow!” The door swings open, revealing a surprised Twilight. I just stand there with a hoof up and probably a stupid look on my face. I yawn move my hoof in front of my mouth trying to play it off.

“Hey, Twi.” I say trying to mask my nervousness. I’ve stared down a dragon, saved Equestria from certain doom countless times, and proved the existence of the sonic rainboom, yet this alicorn still makes me break out in a cold sweat.

“I actually wanted to talk to you.” I can’t read her expression.

“You did?” Thats a coincidence.

“Yes, please come in.”

I walk into her crystal castle. Its a spacious, yet lonely feeling place. The sun light bleeds lightly through the gems making the walls glow a peaceful blue. Overall its a nice place to call home.

We walked into the throne room and took in our respective seats. I look her straight in the eye. She still has that poker face on. I do my best to match it, but dear celestia I just can’t take my eyes off her. She’s so… Just so...


Intoxicating. She’s simply intoxicating. This isn’t going to be so simple. I just need to spill it out.

“We’ve been friends for a while, haven’t we?” We both started in unison.

“You go first.” Dash quickly said, her flashing a quick warm smile before returning to a more stoic face.

“Have you ever wanted something, and you knew it might be wrong, but you still feel like you just need it?


“You have no idea.” Dear Celestia, please let what ever she’s about to say be what I think she's saying. I steel my resolve. If I don’t say it now I never will. “Look Twi, I think I need to say this first.”

“Sure Rainbow, if its that important to you.” She smiles warmly, I see a bead of sweat going down her face.

“I’ve been scared, Twilight.” No more walls if I’m doing his I’m going all the way.

“Are you okay Rainbow?” Her poker face held strong but her voice was drowning in worry. “You never admit to being afraid.”

“I don’t know, Twilight.” I sigh.

“Well what’s the issue?”

I sigh again and take a deep breath.

“I’m in love Twilight.”


It’s all over she’s in love with somepony else. I keep my face expressionless.

“That doesn’t sound like a problem. I’m sure that stallion will be all over you.” I try to keep the bitter edge out of my voice.

“That’s the problem, Twi.” Rainbow was on the edge of tears. “I’m not into a stallion.”

My pokerface shattered as she started to sob. “Rainbow, please don’t cry.” I move over to her seat, and hug her tight. She wraps her hooves around me. I’m not sure wether to enjoy the hug or not. “It’ll be okay.”

“Am I a freak Twi?” She sobs.

“No.” I run my hoof through her mane. “Its okay. Who cares if you're into a mare. I have to say though,” I give her a bittersweet look. “Who ever that mare is, she’s damn lucky.”

“What do you mean?” She says her sobs coming to a halt.

“Dash.” I take a deep breath.

“Twi.” She does the same.

“I love you.” We cry in unison and just look at eachother. Time seems to stop.


Sh-She love me? She loves me! I tackle Twilight to the ground, the biggest smile on my face. She giggles as I do so. I just stare in to her eyes and she stares into mine. We stay like this for what feels both like forever and no time at all.

After that time I feel a something pull me down and notice twilights glowing horn. The next thing I know my lips are on hers. My pupils shrink and I moan in pleasure. A rush of adrenaline pumps through me. THIS IS SO AWESOME! I lean into the kiss, deepening it.


I’M KISSING HER! I’M ACTUALLY KISSING RAINBOW DASH! THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!

Sparks of electricity shoot down my spine as we keep up our slow and lazy dance of lips. I don’t care if we’re both mares this is fantastic! … Except that burning in my lungs. I break the kiss and gasp for air. Dash does the same.

“Twilight?” Rainbow pants.

“Yes Dashie.” I hum.

“Will you please be my marefriend?” Her adorable cocky smile is back in full force.

“Nothing would make me happier.”

“Some ponies are going to mock or reject us.” Dash states matter of factly.

“I don’t care.” I smile. “You're just too perfect.”


Congental. Thats the only way to describe my emotions right now. Love is a beautiful thing no matter what form it may come in. To me it came in the form of a lavender mare, and while dating a mare has its ups and downs, I wouldn’t have this anyother way.


Author's Note

Gorillaz is my favorite band, so when it came time to do my next song I knew it had to be "Every Planet We Reach is Dead". Though I understand that most interpret it to be about a separation, to me it feel more like a song about wanting some one who you think is out of your reach. So this is the result of that. One more chapter than I'll get to fan requests.

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