Author's Note
If you could, I'd really appreciate some feedback on this. I've never written anything close to this before and just wanted to try it out. Thanx!
A Hint at Something
You wake up to the familiar feeling of comfortable sheets- soft sunlight pours through the window. The covers slide off slowly as you sit up, there's a great big yawn somewhere in your throat, and knobbly creaking in your arms as you stretch them. You slowly turn your head towards the nightstand. On top of it is a clock: through half-lidded eyes, you see that it's time to get up.
Standing up, you walk over to the nearest window and peer outside. And just like every other morning, you are caught off guard by the sight of colorful ponies walking throughout the town. It's still a strange view for you, considering that you've only been here for a couple weeks. But, you imagine that it must be just as strange for the ponies whose world you "invaded."
Anyway, once you are done with the view, you head to the kitchen and fix yourself a cup of coffee to help wake up. The bitter drink, with cubes of sugar, always gives you the attentiveness and energy you need to attack the day full of animated ponies.
As you drink your deliciously brewed elixir, your thoughts begin to wander on about how you are going to spend the day.
On most days, since your arrival, you'd just hang out with an awesome pony by the name of Rainbow Dash, or Rainbow for short. She reminded you of some of your best friends back home, which immediately allowed you to be more comfortable around her. She seemed to have a tomboyish personality as well, which allowed the two of you to do a lot of cool activities that none of the other ponies were really able or willing to do.
Unfortunately though, she said she was busy today, something about moving the clouds or something. You still think it's pretty ridiculous that these ponies believe that they have to control the climate or else it won't do anything. But whatever, you don't feel like one to judge.
Sadly though, the question still remains of what you're going to do with your day.
Maybe you could finally take up Applejack on her offer about working at the farm. She seemed like a nice pony and said she'd be able to pay you well for the work you did. But, you had initially declined because you still felt overwhelmed after being transported to this strange world. Come to think of it, you still felt a little uneasy about just looking out your window every morning, so maybe you could still use some more time to adjust.
So what about Twilight? She's been so interested in you ever since you've somehow wounded up here. When she figured out that you could speak, she'd been asking non-stop to question you about your life and Earth. But, every time the thought of earth or your past life crossed your mind, you would go into a state of depression, as if someone was jabbing at your insides. It was tough and still is tough for you, so maybe you're not quite there yet.
Then who else could you hangout with? There wasn't really anybody that you wanted to spend your time with that was actually available. Maybe you would just end up getting some more food to stock up on. That way, when Rainbow has time to hang out, you'll have all the snacks you need to have a killer time.
With that in mind, you finished your cup of warm coffee and headed to your room. You changed out of the softness of your pajamas and into something more suitable to been seen in in public. With blue jeans and a light gray shirt, you headed out of your house and to the market.
As you walked through the small village, you couldn't help but feel a little bit nervous as every pony who you saw had their eyes locked on you. Their gazes weren't filled with worry or fear as they were before when you first encountered these small ponies, but they still seemed as intrigued by your uniqueness.
Anyway, once you arrived to the small market in town, you immediately went to the pony's stand who you were always comfortable with: Applejack. She might only sell apples and apple-based products, but she was the only pony who you didn't feel like was screwing you over with the prices. Plus, the food she sold was always amazing.
"Hey AJ," you say as you approach Applejack's stand, "Got anything good?"
"Ay there Anon," she says, waving a hoof at you. "I've got all the usual goods: apples, apple-pies, apple fritters, apple dumplings, apple crisps..."
"How about an apple pie?" you interrupt.
"Sure thing Anon," replies Applejack, who grabs one from behind her and gives it to you. "That'll be two bits please."
Puzzled, you stop and exert a confused expression. "Two bits?" you question.
"Yessiree."
"But it was four last time."
"Well, reckon that you've been a normal customer, and that you've been good to my friends, I decided it's about high time that you get a bit of a discount," she responds.
"Thanks AJ!"
"It's 'bout the least I could do."
After taking the pie, you thank her one last time before scurrying off to another vendor for more snacks. You went to several different traders before finally deciding to head home.
By the time you left the market, there were two full bags of snacks in your hands. Every piece of food seemed strangely out of place since there was just a bunch of random food from each vendor stuffed in your bags.
As you were nearing your home, you saw a familiar cyan and rainbow-maned pegasus standing at the door. She was racing between the numerous windows outside, intently peering through each one, trying to see if someone was home.
As you viewed this pony's frantic motion, a mischievous plot crept its way into your mind, spreading a grin on your face. You put down your two bags of food and slowly sneaked your way to her, making sure that she didn't notice your presence. And then, once you were close enough, you stopped and exhaled a loud yell while pricking her sides with your fingers.
"AAAAHHH!" Rainbow screamed, jumping back in pure fright.
Her reaction gave you a good laugh, and she couldn't help but chuckle a bit herself as well.
"I'm going to get you back for that," Rainbow said, a plan obviously developing in her mind.
"I know," you responded with a small grin on your face. "But I'm surprised to see you. I thought you were busy with weather duties today," you continued with a confused look.
Rainbow began, "Well I was, but since I'm the fastest flier in all of Equestria, I was able to get the work done pretty fast," she said, with a confident face and puffed out chest.
You just rolled your eyes at the cocky mare. "Whatever you say Rainbow," you responded, roughing up her hair with your hand. Rainbow blushed a little at the gesture.
As you were about to go back for your grocery bags, Rainbow spoke up again, "Hey, so, since I just finished with the weather, and if you're not doing anything right now, I was wondering if we could hangout?" she said in a hurried manner.
Picking up your groceries, you turned to her. "Sure, that'd be fun. Plus, I just went and got some snacks," you say, showing her the contents of the bags you had picked up from the market.
"Sweet! I was hoping we might be able to go see a movie in a bit," Rainbow said.
Looking at Rainbow with a jokingly confused look, you began "But the snacks!"
"Don't worry about the snacks," Rainbow said with a smile. "Plus the movie we're going to see is worth all the snacks in the world!"
"Okay, but don't try and make any moves on me!" you say jokingly, as you approach your front door. You passed by Rainbow, unable to see the buildup of red covering her face after your response.
You walked inside and set the groceries on the kitchen counter before facing Rainbow once more.
"You ready?" she asked eagerly.
It seemed like she really wanted to see this movie for whatever reason.
"Sure, but what are we seeing?"
"You'll see," she said, waiting by the front door.
Shrugging, you followed her outside and back onto the dirt path of the village.
You two walked together for a couple minutes, making small talk as you got closer to Ponyville's Theater. You passed numerous ponies who neither of you payed any attention to. Or at least until Rainbow's gaze met a happy stallion and mare, sitting together and enjoying a nice meal. They were obviously a couple. Rainbow stopped, as her attention was fully focused on the two ponies. She watched as the ponies laughed, ate lunch and were all-around just happy to be around each other. You could hear as Rainbow exhaled a deep sigh at the sight.
Seeing that Rainbow was obviously distraught by something, you gingerly asked "Is everything okay?"
Your question shook Rainbow from her trance.
"Y-Yeah... I'm fine," she said in a saddened tone.
You've never seen her like this before. You were used to her competitive, cocky and fun personality, and this was not it. There was obviously something bothering her, and you were going to figure out what it was. You began, "Rainbow, I can definitely tell something is bothering you. What is it? You know I'm here for you."
Rainbow seemed like she was about to say something before she quickly halted herself. "No, you'd think it was stupid."
"If it's bothering you this much, then it's definitely not stupid," you said, trying to convince her to open up.
Rainbow looked at you with an appreciative grin before taking in a deep breath. "Okay," she began, "but you better not laugh."
"I won't," you said with worry about your best friend evident in your face.
"W-Well, there's this stallion I like, and I'm just worried he doesn't feel the same way about me."
As soon as Rainbow said this, you bursted out laughing, tears rolling down your face.
"You said you wouldn't laugh!" she uttered, anger present in her eyes.
With hints of laughter escaping your words you began, "I know, but that's just so ridiculous."
Furious, Rainbow responded, "Why is that ridiculous!?"
Taken back by how angered your friend was, your laughter stopped. "W-Well, I'm just not sure why you'd be worried about something like that. You're one of the coolest ponies I know, and I think any stallion would be lucky to have you."
Rainbow's raging gaze disappeared, replaced by a coat of blushes that covered her entire face red. "Oh..." is all she was able to mutter.
A long silence existed between the two of you, finally broken when you decided to speak up. "So who are you planning on asking?" you questioned playfully.
It was still a little bit strange to you that in Equestria, gender roles seemed to be flip. Mares were the more commanding and protective ones in a relationship, who had to ask out the stallions and follow similar cultural norms to that of men back on Earth. Twilight explained this to you when you two first started discussing the societal differences of Equestria and Earth. Twilight had mentioned that a big reason for this was Equestria's ratio of mares to stallions which was overwhelmingly dominated by mares.
Anyway, once you had asked Rainbow who she was asking out, she replied "A special stallion..."
Knowing that it would be hard just to have her tell you the stallion's name, you decided to push aside the question for another time.
"Would you tell me after the movie then?" you asked.
Rainbow paused for a moment, a hoof placed under her chin. "Maybe. It depends how I feel..." she said with a joker's smile.
She seemed to be cheering up a bit, giving you satisfaction that you had inspirited your friend.
And with that, Rainbow and you continued on your trek to the theater. Once you were in range, you approached the door and were about to open it, when a cyan blur raced in front of you. Rainbow hurriedly opened the door and kept it agape for you.
"Thanks," you say, moving your way through the entrance. Rainbow follows inside after you, and led the way to the correct theater.
As Rainbow and you walked throughout the cinema, you looked at the numerous titles of movies playing in their corresponding theaters, wondering which thriller you were going to see. There were movies such as Con Mane, Sass Squash and 10 Hooffield Lane, upon numerous other pony-puns that you found amusing.
Finally, Rainbow stopped at a theater. Your eyes trailed from her, to the title of the movie she was standing in front of. It was How to lose a Mare in 10 Days. With a puzzled, and obviously concerned look, you turned to Rainbow.
"Uh, this isn't a rom-com, is it?" you asked, hoping that she was just playing around.
"Hey!" she started, "These movies aren't all that bad."
You paused a moment, surprised that she was actually serious. "I'm just surprised that you like these kind of films," you responded.
"Well, I don't know," she began, "I feel like I can kind of relate to the mares. Plus, I heard that stallions love rom-coms," she said with a growing smile.
"Well, I don't know if you noticed, but I'm not a stallion, or really a pony in general," you remarked.
Rainbow's expression changed into one of sadness and disappointment at your response, her voice cracking with distress. "Oh.... If you don't want to see it, I won't force you to," she said, her dejected gaze turning towards the ground.
You felt like a jerk for making Rainbow feel so bad.
"Fine. I'll watch it... under one condition," you said.
Rainbow's face lit up, revealing just how much seeing this movie with you meant to her. "Sure, anything," she responded.
"I think I'm going to need some popcorn," you said with a sly smile.
"On it," Rainbow said before bursting off for the concession. And before you knew it, the cyan pegasus had reappeared at your side with a massive bag of the salty treat.
"Thanks Rainbow," you said, taking the bag of popcorn in your hands.
"Ready?" she asked, ushering towards the rom-com's theater.
"Sure," you responded with a mouthful of popcorn.
Once the two of you made your way into the theater, Rainbow led you to a seat in one of the upper rows and sat down in the middle.
Sitting down, you couldn't help but smile at Rainbow's obvious eagerness to see this movie. Looking up at you, she returned the happy expression, before the curtains opened and the movie began.
Throughout the first quarter of the film, the theater (you included), bursted out laughing at the antics and punch lines. It was as if ponies had an unbelievable talent for making this genre enjoyable for you. Anyways, as the movie continued, there were many more references to romance and all that jargon that you didn't really understand. And whenever, you looked to see Rainbow, her eyes were deadly focused on the film, her face sometimes flushing red.
Every once in a while though, you could see Rainbow staring at you out of the corner of your eye. She looked like she was unsure, and maybe a little bit hesitant for whatever reason. She didn't seem like her usual self, but then again, she'd been acting really strange today. You'd make sure that you figured out what was plaguing her after the movie. You thought that it must be that stallion she was talking about. Maybe that's why she wanted to see this movie, to learn how to act in a romantic relationship. The very thought of Rainbow being romantic made you chuckle to yourself.
After your thoughts had fully vacated, you turned your full attention back to the movie. You could tell that the movie was reaching its climax. The mare and stallion were slowly approaching each other, obviously moving in for a kiss. And as the characters did so, so did numerous couples of ponies around you. You winced, slightly disgusted by the act.
You were taken back by the weirdness of your position. And then, you could feel as two cyan hooves wrapped around your head, turning you to face Rainbow. You couldn't of been more confused as you stared at her. She was blushing uncontrollably, turning her cyan fur into a rosy color. Before you could say anything, Rainbow pressed her lips against yours. So many thoughts ran through your head, but they were nothing in comparison to the intense embrace of Rainbow's vanilla-tasting lips. The feeling of pure bliss lasted for only a few seconds before she pulled away.
As she slowly moved away from you, you realized that your face was flushed just as red as hers. You still couldn't believe what just happened. Not only did your best friend kiss you, but a PONY kissed you! Yet, it seemed so right.
The confusion on your face was evident, as Rainbow spoke up, "I-I'm guessing you weren't expecting that," she said.
You just shook your head, a look of true bewilderment still present on your face.
"Well.... Did you like it?" she asked, hoping for your approval.
You slowly nodded, still struggling to speak.
Her smile widened. Giddily, she asked, "So... does that mean you will?"
You didn't understand what she meant. You expressed your confusion with a confounded look at her.
"W-Will you be my stallion?"
You froze, everything from today making sense. You were the so-called "stallion" she was interested in, reinforced by the kiss you two had just shared. But then, you began slowly processing her question, trying to figure if it was wrong to date a pony. It seemed like everything that you had grown up around on Earth told you that it wasn't right. Then again, you weren't on Earth, you were in some magical land of talking ponies where one wanted to date you. As ridiculous as it might be, she loved you! And you really did like her, but you weren't sure if this was how.
Rainbow was growing uneasy at how long it was taking you to answer her question. Concern began to wrap around her face. She needed a response and quickly.
Your mind was forced to make a decision, and deep down, you knew that it would have to be the right one, because you would never have this opportunity again. Then you spoke.
"I-I'll be yours," you said.
Rainbow's face immediately developed a smile that engulfed most of her face. She began to tear up as she leaned in for another quick kiss. She then retracted her lips and pulled you into a hug. You embraced her in your arms and sat their, loving her scent and the warmth that she radiated.
For the rest of the movie, you sat in each other's warm embrace. You felt happy and at peace that you had made the right decision. You knew this was what you wanted. And now, you would be able to live out the rest of your days with a pony you loved and who saw you as their entire world.
