And They Called It Bunny Love
It started out as a typical afternoon for Angel, who was receiving a wonderful, relaxing bath from Fluttershy, his caretaker and friend.
She gave him one once a week, dumping this soothing lilac shampoo in the water and scrubbing him clean. After that, she'd smother him in
hugs, saying over and over, "You're just the cutest little thing!".
A bit embarrassing, but nobody but him and Fluttershy knew of this, so he didn't mind. Besides, it felt good to be fluffy and clean.
Tonight would be a bit different, as he and Fluttershy were attending some sort of party at Pinkie Pie's. It was Hearts and Hooves Day Eve, and Pinkie had invited all her friends for some music, cake and punch. Innocent enough, Angel thought.
Fluttershy finished rinsing Angel off, dumping a cup of water over his head several times. She lifted him out and dried him off with a
small towel before giving him a quick blow dry.
"There you go, Angel. All clean," she said benignly, smiling down at him as he hopped of the side of the tub onto the floor, giving himself a once-over.
Yeah, I do look good.
Fluttershy tossed the used towel in a nearby hamper. "Okay, Angel. As you know, we're going to the party Pinkie Pie invited me to recently, and I'm going to need to get cleaned up myself. You scurry on downstairs. I'll be down shortly."
Angel made his way downstairs into the living room.
A little while later, Fluttershy came down the stairs, dressed casually, and yet looked so dazzlingly beautiful, even to Angel, who had no feelings but friendship for her.
"Okay, Angel - time for you to put on your little tuxedo so you can look handsome." She went and brought the little suit that Rarity had designed for him out and gave it to him. "Go put it on now so we can get going. We don't want to be late."
Angel held it up and smiled gleefully. It was a really nice gift from Rarity so that he could go with Fluttershy to the next Grand Galloping Gala, but he could use it tonight.
Angel bounded off into his little room Fluttershy had made for him and slipped the suit on. He admired himself in the tiny mirror and twisted his whiskers. Now that's a good-looking bunny, honey.
He went back out to Fluttershy, who was filling bowls with food to be sure none of the critters that frequented here ran out while they were gone. He came up to her and flaunted himself.
She grinned down at him. "Oh, Angel... you're adorable! So very handsome."
Angel waved his paw dismissively. Oh, please, you're flattering me.
She picked him up and put him on her back. "Okay, we're off."
Sugarcube Corner was alive with music and treats. The others were already there, enjoying the punch and chatting ceaselessly about whatever shenanigan they were in recently, about some new thing going on in town, or just about life in general.
Fluttershy was greeted with smiles and friendly hellos as she came in the front door with Angel.
"Well, hello! You two look absolutely stunning... thanks to me, of course," Rarity said with a modest grin, batting her eyes.
Twilight gave Fluttershy a hug, along with the others. "Wow - you two do look good. It's nice to see Angel all dressed up, too."
Angel flashed them all a toothy smile.
Fluttershy chuckled. "Yes - I figured he could wear that suit Rarity made for him. He was supposed to wear it to the gala, but I thought it'd be okay if he wore it here."
Rarity gave Angel a scratch under the chin, which caused his leg to thump involuntarily on Fluttershy's back. "It looks fabulous on him."
Fluttershy gave an embarrassed smile. "Yes, yes it does."
Pinkie Pie hopped excitedly between them all. "Hey! Everypony try the punch I made? You should totally get some if you haven't!"
Angel hopped off Fluttershy's back as she trotted over to the bowl of punch set up on a nearby table. "I'll get me and Angel some," she said as she poured two cups.
"So, what have y'all been up to over there at yer cottage, Fluttershy?" Applejack inquired as Fluttershy returned, setting Angel's cup on the floor in front of him.
"Oh, nothing much. I was just teaching Discord how to cook."
"An' how's that goin'?"
"Um... badly, but he's learning pretty quickly," Fluttershy replied humorously. "Like just the other day he tried to make pizza."
Angel sipped his punch gingerly. He smacked his lips as he tasted it, then shrugged. Good enough. He engorged himself, sending droplets or red liquid all over the floor.
"And... what happened?" Twilight asked.
"It flew away," Fluttershy said simply. "Along with the oven..."
"Coulda been worse," Rainbow Dash supplied, over at the punch bowl filling up a cup.
Angel tugged at Fluttershy's gown and pointed frantically at the punchbowl. More! More!
She glanced down at him and smiled knowingly. "Okay, okay... I'll get you some more Angel."
"Looks like Angel loved the punch, too," Pinkie said happily.
Fluttershy went over and got him a little more and brought it back, setting it in front of him. He immediately stuck his face in it and began slurping it up.
Fluttershy stepped between her friends and Angel, facing them and looking concerned. "Um, girls? I have something I wanted to talk to you about..."
They exchanged glances.
"Okay, Fluttershy... what is it?" Twilight asked.
Fluttershy peered back at Angel, who was busy demolishing the punch. She looked back at her friends. "Well... um... it's about Angel."
Angel stopped momentarily, having heard his name. He gazed back at the ponies conversing behind him, shrugged, and returned to his business.
They all scooted together for the sake of discretion.
"Alright, what's up?" Rainbow pried.
Fluttershy cleared her throat, looking around nervously. "Well, I... I may have a crush on..." she lowered her voice to a whisper, "Angel."
Angel did a spit-take and spun around in surprise. What?
Nopony spoke for a few moments. Finally, Rainbow shook her head. "Did you just say... Angel?"
Fluttershy smiled, embarrassed. "Uh... yes."
Angel stood there slack-jawed. Oh, Celestia have mercy on my soul...
Rainbow moved up closer to her friend. "Listen, Fluttershy... I know it's hard being... you... sometimes, but that doesn't mean you can't find a real mate. Angel is..." she looked down at him and back at Fluttershy. "Angel."
"Well, I don't think of it that way," Fluttershy replied, snatching Angel up off the floor in a tight embrace. He struggled to get free, grunting and groaning. "I think Angel would be perfect for me. We have so much in common."
"Uh... like what?" Applejack asked, cocking an eyebrow.
Fluttershy hesitated for a moment. "Well... a few things. Anyway, I think me and Angel would be a good couple."
Angel started panicking, trying harder to get free from her grasp. Let me go, you crazy, lovestruck lady!
"Fluttershy... I don't wanna be too bold with ya, but that would never work - especially, uh... physically," Applejack stated factually.
Fluttershy's eyes grew wide as she blushed. "Goodness - I never even gave that a second thought," she admitted. "But perhaps me and Angel could... um... marry?"
Angel began crying helplessly.
Twilight shook her head. "Oh, nononononono... you aren't serious - are you?"
Fluttershy grinned nervously back at her, but said nothing. Meanwhile, Angel continued to bawl.
Twilight's ears went flat against her head as she deadpanned. "You are."
"Well, Fluttershy, dear... you know we want what's best for you, right?" Rarity asked her.
Fluttershy nodded. "Of course. That's why I want you guys to marry me and Angel for Hearts and Hooves Day tomorrow. It would mean so much to me, and I'm sure Angel is excited, too."
Angel squealed.
Twilight sighed. "Okay Fluttershy, if this is what you want, though I strongly advise against that, then that's what we'll do for you."
"Yay!"
Early that Hearts and Hooves Day, in the main hall of Canterlot Castle, ponies gathered for the marriage of the oddest couple in Equestria, questioning their own sanity for attending and pondering just how long such a knot would last.
As Angel, dressed in the very suit he wore to "win" Fluttershy's heart, was forced against his will to walk up the isle for a marriage he didn't give consent for, he wished he was back in the forest, away from all the crazies in his life. If only they'd understood the whole time that he didn't want to be married.
He trudged past Discord, and he stopped to look at the Draconequus, who smiled mockingly and waved, saying, "Congratulations!".
Angel glared at him. I hate you.
So Angel continued up to the alter, where he waited and watched as an elegantly dressed and amazingly beautiful Fluttershy strode happily up the isle to him.
Please let this nightmare end... I just want to wake up and eat a freakin' carrot, Angel whined in his head.
Princess Celestia stood behind them, speaking the words that would forever bind them, with Fluttershy beaming cheerfully and Angel bursting into tears of self-pity, and they were now married.
Fluttershy lifted the poor bunny and planted a fat, wet kiss on his face, which only made him gag.
The audience cheered for the most part, while others just looked confused.
The two went back to Ponyville, where they lived happily for a few days before Angel figured out how to file for divorce.
