A Tale of Two Fillies
It was a nice, sunny day in Ponyville, when all of a sudden the silence is broken by the sound of a loud crash.
"Ow Applebloom! Watch where you're standing!"
"Ow... Sorry Scootaloo..." the little yellow filly said as she helped her friend up.
"Thanks. Why were you just standing there?"
"I was just thinking of our next Cutie Mark Mission, but I don't have anything. What are you in such a hurry for Scootaloo?"
Scootaloo turned her head and looked away. "Nothing. I just needed to clear my head and think."
"About what?"
"Nothing. Don't worry about it."
"Why? You can tell me."
"Just don't don't worry about it, alright?"
"Oh come on. I wanna know!"
"I said don't worry about it! You wouldn't understand anyway!"
"Hey don't yell at me! I didn't do any-"
"Just leave me alone!"
Scootaloo then storms off on her scooter with tears in her eyes. "Scootaloo...?"
Later that day, Scootaloo was sitting at the edge of town, crying. Rainbow Dash was flying overhead, when she saw the little orange filly. "Hey, squirt. What's wrong?" Dash asks as she lands next to her.
"Nothing... You wouldn't understand..." Scootaloo responds, turning her head trying to hide her tears.
"Come on, squirt. You can talk to me," Dash says with a comforting smile.
Scootaloo turns around after a moment and cries into Dash's chest, "I have these weird feelings that I can't seem to get rid of... It's bothering me because I've been told everywhere that these feelings are wrong, but they won't go away... Can you please help me, Rainbow Dash...?"
Dash looked puzzled for a moment, then asks, "What kind of feelings are you having?"
After a short pause, Scootaloo replied, "I'm having feelings that I really like a certain filly. But she's a girl and I'm a girl, and everypony says that kind of stuff is wrong. So I don't know what to do... I really want to tell her, but I don't want to be made fun of either... Please help me out Rainbow Dash..." She continues to cry on Dash's chest, which is starting to get wet.
Dash holds the small pegasus's head up and wipes her tears away, giving her a hug. "It's alright squirt. I know exactly how you are feeling," Rainbow Dash says comfortingly.
"You do?" Scootaloo says as she looks up.
"Yeah, of course. See, I have those same feelings about Fluttershy. And to be honest, she and I have never loved each other more since we told each other about them. We actually have a date later tonight at the Ponyville diner."
Scootaloo smiled and said, "Aww. You two would make a great match."
"Aww, you think?" Dash blushed. "Anyway, who do you like if I may ask?"
Scootaloo blushed and looked down, "Sweetie Belle..."
Dash smiled, "I had a feeling it was her, considering the way you're always looking at her."
Scootaloo blushed, "So what can you do to help?"
"Well, first I would suggest asking her out. Don't be embarrassed. Just be yourself. You never know, she may like you too. The most important thing to keep in mind is don't let anypony get you down, and be strong."
Alright. I'll try," relpied Scootaloo.
"Anyway squirt, I gotta fly. I need to get ready for my date. Oh, tomorrow we're going star gazing with Twilight and Princess Luna," she said winking. "But for now I gotta go. See ya, squirt!"
"Thanks, Rainbow Dash!" Scootaloo said as she gave Dash a hug before taking off.
Later the next day, Scootaloo was walking to the Ponyville business square. She a had a big smile on her face, and was trotting along happily. She waved to everypony she passed on her way to The Carousel Boutique. As she got closer she became a little nervous, but she stayed strong.
The sound of a bell rang as Scootaloo walked into the clothing store. There were beautiful dresses and suits hanging on the racks. In the corner of the room, a gorgeous white unicorn, with beautiful purple hair was working hard. Her red glasses halfway down on her nose signified she was working diligently. She seemed to be in her own little world. A little tired of waiting, Scootaloo opened the door again and closed it a little harder than before. The mare's ears perked up, and she turned her head.
"Welcome to The Carousel Boutique! How may I help you?"
"Hi Rarity. Is Sweetie Belle here?"
"Oh Scootaloo! Why yes, I believe she's in her room. Just head on up there," Rarity motioned her head to the stairs, giving an endearing smile.
"Thanks Rarity," Scootaloo replied as she went upstairs.
A couple of feet away from the bedroom door the sound of a filly singing could be heard. Scootaloo stopped outside the door and quietly listened. The beautiful sound of the young unicorn calmed any nerves the small pegasus had. It was like all of Scootaloo's worries just left her, and the world was at peace. The song was already pretty, but the voice who was singing it now just made it that much more beautiful. So much so, that Scootaloo didn't want to interrupt.
After the song was finished, Scootaloo knocked on the door. "Come in!" Scootaloo then walked in as if she was stepping into a sacred cathedral.
"Hello Sweetie. How are you?" she said as she walked in.
"Oh, hi Scootaloo! Not much, just tidying up a bit. You?"
Scootaloo looked around and saw that the room didn't need any cleaning. It was just as white and spotless as the young filly she was next to. "Oh, um nothing. Just wanted to say hi."
"Oh okay. Hi then."
An awkward silence filled the room until the sound of a cat was heard. The "meow" came from Rarity's pet cat Opalessence who just happened to walk by.
"So what are you up to tonight?" Sweetie asked to break the silence.
"Oh nothing really. Why?" replied Scootaloo.
"Well it's just Twilight had invited me to go star gazing with her and Luna tonight. She said it would be best to bring along a good friend to get the most enjoyment out of it. I immediately thought of you. So, you wanna go?"
Scootaloo blushed and was quite shocked. 'How did she know that I was going to ask her the same thing?' she thought to herself.
"Sure! Sounds like fun!" Scootaloo answered with a smile.
"Alright then! It's a date!"
"Huh? What do you mean date? Who's dating who?" Scootaloo nervously replied.
"What? It's a figure of speech. No pony is dating anypony."
Scootaloo luaghs nervously, "Heheh right..."
"Anyway, I'll see you tonight at the Ponyville hill."
"Alright. See ya, Sweetie!"
Back at home, Scootaloo is cleaning up for her "date" tonight. After she's done showering, she fixes up her mane and tail to look pretty. Although in her mind she'll never be as pretty as her young friend. She spritzes on some perfume to smell nice, and lightly puts some make up on. It's almost time for her "date" and she makes her way to the hill.
As she gets closer, she can see the other ponies setting up. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy are sitting on a blanket, nuzzling each other cutely. Twilight and Luna are setting up telescopes. And Sweetie Belle and Spike are setting up sweets and drinks. As soon as Scootaloo sees Sweetie, her eyes grow wide and she starts galloping towards her.
"Hey Sweetie Belle!" she says as she gets near her."
"Hey Scootaloo! Glad you could make it!" Sweetie replied.
"Yeah me too! I'm super excited to be able to spend tonight with you!" Scootaloo says as she blushes.
Dash and Fluttershy see them chatting and trot on over. They both smile and wink at Scootaloo.
"Hello girls. How are you two doing?" Fluttershy asks them as she walks up.
"Oh we're great!" answered Sweetie.
"Hey squirt! I see you made it! Glad to have ya!" comments Rainbow Dash.
"Glad to be here! Especially since Sweetie Belle is here!" Scootaloo replied, blushing slightly.
"Anyway, just enjoy the night, and remember to be cool squirt!" Dash said as she winked and walked away, with Fluttershy closely behind her.
Later that night, as everypony was enjoying the night Princess Luna had prepared, a strong chill in the wind started blowing. Scootaloo could see Dash keeping Fluttershy warm. And even Twilight and Luna were cuddling, and using their magic to keep each other warm. It would seem even they were a couple too. She could see her young unicorn friend shivering a little too. She thought to herself, 'This is the perfect chance to get a little closer.' But before she could make her move, Sweetie had already taken the opportunity to get closer to her, causing Scootaloo to blush, but feel so good.
Silence continued for another hour, with everypony with their respective marefriend. Scootaloo could see out of the corner of her eye, Fluttershy and Dash preening each others wings. Twilight and Luna were still cuddling, but this time Luna's wing was over Twilight, and the lavender alicorn was preening it too. Scootaloo felt a little bit envious. Then just as she was getting that feeling a soft, sweet voice asked, "Scootaloo?"
Scootaloo noticed it was Sweetie Belle calling her, and replied, "Yes Sweetie Belle?"
"Scootaloo, do you know the reason I had invited you and only you?"
Scootaloo felt a sudden surge of emotion swell up within her. She wanted to say what was in her heart, but she didn't want to ruin the night. So she simply replied, "No. Why?"
Sweetie blushed and answered, "I invited you because I have these feelings for you. I was afraid to say anything until I saw my big sister acting all lovey dovey with Applejack. So I told her about it, and she told Twilight, so Twilight had planned this whole night out just so I could get closer to you. But what I really want is not to just enjoy the night with you, but I want to be your very special somepony."
Scootaloo as very shocked at this sudden revelation. So shocked that she was speechless. It took her a little bit to gain her voice back. After a few moments she finally replied, "Wow. I had no idea you felt that way towards me. And to be completely honest, I feel the same way about you too. I told Rainbow Dash and she suggested I ask you out tonight. But you already beat me to it. So, I guess that since we both feel the same way, we can be a couple right?"
Sweetie Belle blushed as she nodded. She then gave Scootaloo a big hug and kissed her cheek.
"You have no idea how much I've wanted to do that," she said blushing heavily. The rest of the night was the most magical night the two fillies have ever experienced.
The next morning, Scootaloo woke up in her bed. She had a big smile on her face as she remembered last night. At first she thought it was a dream, but she knew it couldn't have been. It felt so real, and it was.
She headed over to The Carousel Boutique to see Sweetie Belle, who was her sweetie pie too. When she got there, she opened the door, the tiny bell ringing as it closed. Rarity grinned as she greeted her, "So Scootaloo, how was last night?"
The young pegasus blushed and replied, "It was so magical! Is Sweetie Belle here?"
"Actually she's not. She said something about going out to find something for you."
"Oh. Well do you know where she went?"
"I believe she went over to Twilight's. Why don't you check there?"
"Alright will do! Thanks Rarity!"
Running as fast as she can, she makes it to the Golden Oak Library, and goes in. Twilight is there, but she seems like she's in a frenzy. Something is wrong.
"Twilight! What's wrong?"
"Oh Scootaloo! Have you seen Sweetie Belle?"
"No. I thought she was here. Why?"
"Oh no. Oh no no no no. This is not good! Why did she go there?"
"Where? Who?"
"Sweetie Belle. She came over asking about a very rare flower. I told her it could only be found in the Everfree Forest, hidden deep in the catacombs underneath the ancient castle ruins. She seemed disappointed when I told her that not even I could go into there. But she said something about her being able to find a way and then stormed off."
"Twilight! How could you let her go? I'm going after her!"
"I'm coming with you just in case!"
Together the two ponies set off into the Everfree Forest and went straight to the ruins. On the way there they could see the small unicorn's hoofprints, which they followed. However when they reached the ruins the prints stopped. They then decided to to split ways. Twilight took the west side, and Scootaloo the east.
As Scootaloo rounded the corner, she saw a small pony shaped lump lying on the ground. She ran toward the figure, quickly becoming clear it was the filly they were looking for. As she got closer to the unconscious unicorn, a timber wolf jumped out and blocked the way. Scootaloo didn't stop charging, and tried to get past it. The timber wolf then swiped its claw and sent the pegasus flying. After hitting the ground, she got back up and tried once more, with the same result. She tried and tried numerous times to get passed it, only to be hit over and over again, with each hit being harder than the last. Barely any strength left, she went at it once more, this time being knocked against the ruin wall, unable to move afterwards. As she lay there paralyzed, the wolf walked up to her and raised its claw once more to strike the finishing blow. Just as it was about to strike her, a pink blast of magic struck the wolf, sending it running back into the forest. As she got a glimpse of her young marefriend lying in the distance, everything faded black.
A few days later, Scootaloo woke up in Ponyville hospital. Both of her wings were broken, her ears stitched, and one eye could barely be opened. Her back left leg was in a cast, and her forelegs had bad gashes in them. She looked around as much as she could and saw Sweetie Belle sitting next to her. She had her left ear stitched, and her horn was bandaged.
"Sweetie Belle...?" Scootaloo weakly said.
Sweetie turned her head, seeing her young love struggle to move.
"Please don't try to move, honey. Please stay still."
"Are you alright...?"
"Yes I'm fine. Try not to talk."
"Thank Celestia..."
Scootaloo then closed her eyes, and went back to sleep.
About a week after the incident, Scootaloo was able to sit up, talk, and use her forelegs. She still couldn't walk as her hind leg was broken. Her wings were still hurt too, but she stayed strong for her marefriend. Sweetie Belle came to visit everyday, and Twilight came every other day. It turns out that Sweetie went into the forest to look for a very rare flower. The flower is called a scootabelle, and she wanted to give it to Scootaloo as a gift. The scootabelle flower is said to last forever once picked, but withers quickly if not picked after blooming. That night just happened to the one night in the one-hundred years that it blooms. She wanted it as a symbol that their love will last forever once it bloomed, and got underway. Plus the name of the flower is a mix of their names.
Another week later, Scootaloo was able to go home. But she still required care, which Sweetie Belle happily provided. As they walked to Scootaloo's house, Sweetie placed something in her friend's mane.
"What's that?" Scootaloo asked as she placed it in.
"That's my gift to you. The scootabelle flower I was telling you about."
"I thought you couldn't get it."
"I never said that. I placed it in my tail so it would be safe."
Scootaloo took a look at it, "It's beautiful! Thank you so much, my Sweetie!"
It was clear that their relationship was going to last forever.
Author's Note
This is my first fanfic ever. In fact, it's my first story ever written. I hope I did well and I hope everypony likes it.
