Pony Fails

Fluttershy's friends sat around her kitchen table, mouths watering at the tantalizing scents coming from the kitchen.

"I hope you're all hungry," Fluttershy said quietly from the kitchen door. "Angel made a really yummy stew for everypony!" She retreated into the kitchen, then returned, carefully balancing a large, steaming pot. Twilight gently took it in her magic and set it in the center of the table.

"That smells really delicious, Fluttershy!" Twilight said.

"Yeah, I can't wait to try it!" Rainbow Dash said.

With Twilight's assistance, Fluttershy set out seven bowls, then ladeled servings of thick, chunky stew into each. A thick slab of bread was laid on a plate next to each bowl. Once everypony was served, Fluttershy sat down. The ponies dug in heartily.

"Oh wow, this is really really good!" Pinkie said, licking stew from her muzzle.

"Huh, is there some kind of meat in this?" Twilight asked as she examined a spoonful of stew.

"Yes...just a little bit," Fluttershy said.

"Hmm," Rarity said, chewing thoughtfully. "You know, I'm normally not one for meat, but this is actually quite tasty!"

"Yeah, who knew that rabbit could cook?" Rainbow said as she dunked her bread into the bowl and took a huge bite.

"Oh, Angel didn't cook this. I did," Fluttershy said as she ate a spoonful of stew.

Twilight blinked. "But...you said..."

The ponies and Spike stopped eating, looking around at one another, eyes wide.

"You...you didn't...!" Rarity gasped.

Fluttershy smiled and ate another mouthful of stew.

A long, pregnant silence reigned over the cottage.

"Eh," Spike said, "I never liked that bunny anyway." He dug back into his stew. A moment later, the others shrugged and kept eating.