Equestria's New Legend

Dylan's POV

Well, I now have my hands full, very full, so full...okay I think you get it.

After I had gotten chewed out by my new 'friends' I had never felt more disappointed with myself than at this moment, and at this moment I was walking with Fluttershy to her cottage, I had heard that she took care of all types of animals, but she was almost like me when it came to interacting with other people, but when it came to, she'd rise above to risk it all for her friends.

But at the moment, she didn't seem like the normal shy 'pony' everyone had made her out to be, right now there was an ominous aura in the air.

"I said I was sorry, and I still am," I said more to myself, since I just knew that she was ignoring me, she was definitely still mad at me, "but not hearing you talk like this kind of scares me." My head was looking down at the path we were taking, my back slumped much in the same way.

"..." she was still ignoring me! ' She must be plotting some kind of punishment for when we get there! Scary, too scary!'

Fluttershy's POV

'I wonder what I'll make for dinner? Carrot soup? No, that might be a little over bearing.' My face lit up at an idea, 'oh, I think a nice casserole would be just perfect!' As I was pondering this I had completely forgotten about the person I was leading to my home.

Dylan's POV

'I'm so in for it! I should have just said the truth from the beginning! Anything to avoid this tension!' I was breaking in a cold sweat, this was definitely one of my most dangerous moments since I've been here.

5 minutes later...

I was now sitting on a couch clutching my knees due to nervousness, when we got to her home she had told me to sit down and wait, I didn't listen to her tone but I had hurried over anyways, I was contemplating what kind of punishment she would dish out on me, but hearing nothing from her just filled me with dread.

As I was waiting there, I didn't notice the ball of fluff that began to make it's way towards me, 'Oh man, I really screwed up big time! Why didn't I just come out and say I was too nervous to talk to any of them!? I'm such an idiot!' As I was mentally berating myself I felt a light tug near the foot of my pants, I looked down to what was trying to grab my attention.

When I saw what it was, it was a rabbit! And, he had a scary look on his face! 'Why does something so cute have to look so scary!?' I might not have mentioned this, but in times of great nervousness I am quite the great coward, and my sense of reason seems to disappear.

But that worry turned to confusion when the small creature signaled for me to follow him, I glanced back towards Fluttershy, only to realize she was too immersed with whatever she's doing right now, so deciding that following the rabbit was a good choice, well, I followed.

Outside Fluttershy's Cottage

When he had gestured for me to stay put, I decided that was the best choice, I didn't want to make animals mad at me too.

I looked around, and I have to admit the scenery here was beautiful, and everytime I breathed in, my mind cleared and my posture relaxed, "Wow, it sure is nice out here, so peaceful." I began to hear rustling in the bushes, and it came in the direction of where the rabbit disappeared to, I squinted my eyes trying to make out where the little guy had gone to, but a figure that looked bigger than me showed itself instead, 'I definitely spoke too soon!' it was a bear...

Fluttershy's POV

I was just finishing up the preparations for dinner, "Oh, I should probably go and check up on him!" I can't believe I had completely forgotten about him!

I looked out of my kitchen, only to find nobody there, 'That's strange, I wonder where he wondered off to?'

"GYAAAH!" I jumped in surprise at the sudden shriek of fear, that surprise didn't last long when I heard a familiar beastly yawn, I giggled to myself "Sounds like our guest just met a certain someone."

Dylan's POV

I was sprawled across the grass, which would have felt nice if there wasn't a FREAKING BEAR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!

I was so surprised at the creature's appearance that I couldn't help the manly yelp I let out, I was brought out of my surprise and shock when the same rabbit from before came up on my chest and slapped me in the face, "Okay, first, ow, second, why is there a giant 500 pound bear here?! Is this my punishment?!" I began to cry a river of comical tears, 'Fluttershy is even scarier than I thought!'

That thought lasted until the little guy on my chest point towards said bear, he let out a colossal yawn, and proceeded to lay down right in front of my lap, almost looking like a big Saint Bernard, he was even looking up at me expectantly, so I hesitantly put my hand on his great big, fluffy snout.

"W-wow, this, actually, isn't that bad," as I began to calm down, the bear seemed to sense my relief and proceeded to, ahem, 'snuggle' with me, thankfully I managed for it to only be my legs, but still, it felt like I was being crushed by a giant Saint Bernard, they may be soft and fluffy, but they sure are heavy!

"Looks like someone made a new friend." I jolted, well as much as I was able to, in surprise, Fluttershy! I had forgotten that she told me to stay put!

"O-oh, h-hey, Fluttershy, I'm really sorry I didn't stay put like you asked." I tried to bow in apologies, but this big guy was making that a little hard to do.

She giggled at my expense, "That's alright, but I'm surprised that he warmed up to you so quickly, he usually likes to keep to himself," she knelt down next to my half -pinned form and began to softly pet him, "in fact, he doesn't usually sit down in my lap either, so for him to do that to someone he just met must mean he really like you!" She gave me an incredibly kind smile, this was a stark contrast to how she was acting earlier.

"Y-yeah, well, that's probably my fault," she looked at me with confusion, "you see, when I was little, I've always cared for so many different animals, be they dog, cat, fish, reptile, I just loved being with animals," I don't know why I'm telling her this, but for some reason, it just felt right, "funny thing, I've always seen bears as the most adorable creatures I've ever seen, but, that was only in books, but even then, I've always imagined what it would be like to pet one, even if for just a moment." I began to feel my throat tighten, but my words didn't shake in any way.

Fluttershy's POV

I was surprised, from the way he worded it, he was just like me, he cherished every aspect of life, much like I do, I couldn't help the smile of understanding, and I couldn't help but ask, "So, how does it feel?" His answer shocked me.

Dylan's POV

"To be honest," I set my hand on the bear's head and began to softly rub it, "I can't even begin to describe, how amazing this is!"

Fluttershy POV

He gave me the biggest smile, but that wasn't what shocked me, it was the tears falling down his face that shocked me, he was crying tears of joy! No, he doesn't just cherish life, he loves every part of life, and his tears of joy proves that.

Kenneth's POV

I was looking at my son's reaction, I knew that he'd always loved life, so much that he even loves the biggest of creatures, it helps with that aura of his, hell, I bet if a pack of wolves ever came across him, they'd just try to cuddle with him.

Little Shy is the same way, but her aura is a little different, more of a 'Mother's love' kind of feel to it.

Now that I think about it, I've felt many aura's that were similar to each other, aside from those 6 'harmony' brats, nothing even comes close to matching Dylan's aura.

My eyes narrowed at the implications of that, "Well, I know this for sure, you're gonna have one hell of a power, at least when the time comes, my son." Before I could turn to leave I noticed that Little Shy suddenly dashed back into her home, and with a panicked expression to boot, 'okay, now what's that all about?'

Dylan's POV

I took a deep breath, but something smelled different, "Uuh, hey, Fluttershy?" I looked at her with a quizzical look.

"Yes? Is something wrong?"

"Yeah, is it just me, or is there actually something burning?" There was a moment of pure silence, it made me wonder if I had said something wrong.

"E-EEEEHH!?" Her fave went from confused to panicked in less than a second, after which she bolted back into her home faster than my eyes could blink.

10 minutes later...

After awhile, I had managed to free myself of the giant living trap that was a bear, meanwhile Fluttershy had attempted to save the remains of the casserole she was making, I felt really bad for her, there's no worse feeling than having the dinner you made suddenly combusting into a fireball.

Nevertheless, she had still managed to save a majority of the otherwise burnt mess, as we were eating I couldn't help but fawn over how good it was! "Wow, thank you! This is amazing Fluttershy! I wish I knew how to cook like this, I only know how to bake." That last part I said more to myself, but I meant every word.

She got a bit flustered at my remarks, "O-oh, there's really no need to thank me! A-and besides, it was because of me that most of it was burned away." She told me with a comical tear coming from her pouting face.

I simply gave her my best comforting smile, "But you still did a fantastic job, regardless of what happened," my eyes suddenly widened, and my utensils stopped moving.

"Hmm? Are you alright? Your hands stopped moving there all of a sudden." She asked me with concern clear in her tone.

"O-oh, y-yeah, don't worry about me," I tried to go back to normally eating, but, "it's just, this is the first time I'm eating with someone else in a really long time, so I guess I'm just now realizing how much I've missed that feeling," My face was set in a look of recollection of all the times I've made myself something to eat, only for there to be more than I could eat myself, "and I guess, I've missed having someone to talk to like this."

The rest of the meal was spent in a gloomy silence, way to go me.

Fluttershy's POV

After his heartfelt speech, I was left without a single word, that just sounds horrible! Not being able to eat with someone else, but I guess, I can't really complain, after all, I have Angel with me! But to hear how much someone so kind-hearted like Dylan say how such a simple meal like this meant so much to him.

Dylan's POV

When we were all done with the food, I had automatically went to do the dishes, "O-oh, you don't have to trouble yourself, I'll take care of it!" I had just realized that I almost forgot that this wasn't another meal spent alone.

I blushed in embarrassment, "W-w-well, I just thought that it'd only be right to do this much, a-after all, you were the one who cooked such an amazing meal!" Yep, that's the story I'm going with.

"But it's my house, and you're my guest, so it would be wrong of me to make you do something like this!" Dang it! Why did she have to be so stubborn in these cases?

"B-but I insist, after all, like you said this is your house, and it just wouldn't feel right if I intruded upon your home without doing something for you in return!" There that should have landed me in the clear.

Kenneth's POV

I watched them comically go back and forth on whether one of them should do the dishes or not, in the end, they had both done the dishes while still going back and forth, and hadn't even realized they had done so, so with a comical drop of sweat I decided it was time for me to leave, I had seen enough of their new gag routine.

But, I couldn't help but crack a genuine smile at my son's expression, the dark and gloomy aura he had when I was finally reunited with him, had finally started to dissipate, "Well, I guess all you needed was a kind heart to help lift that damned veil."