Fire's Short Stories

by ThatGirlOnFire

First published July 22nd, 2012 01:34

My collection of short stories, written using prompts from Thirty Minute Ponies.
Many varying subjects, so if one doesn't suit you, the next might.
[Note: Fire's a lazy pony. Updates might be few and far between.]

Chapters

Prompt 30: Letting Go
Prompt 2: What Could've Been
Prompt 11: Let's Have some Fun
Prompt 1: Blue Eyes

Prompt 30: Letting Go
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Prompt 30: Letting Go

The Prompt: It’s clear to everypony that Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy are a couple. Everypony except Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy.

Dashie-
I'm writing this letter from the train to Canterlot. I'm sorry I never told you, but even if I did it's not like you'd even notice. I know what's going on with the two of you, and it makes me look like a even bigger fool than I already do. I know it seems like I don't care about those things, but I do, Dashie. I'm not a fool. I see how you look at her and how much time you spend together, and how when you come back from "giving her flying lessons" you blush uncontrollably. I know you care about me, but I know you love her more than you'll ever love me and I can't stand being second choice, so I'm letting you go. I know you'd never let yourself cheat or leave me even if you wanted to, so I'm letting you go. You can have her now and be free to love her. History always wins, Dashie. Even when we first began dating, I remember now how you talked about how beautiful my blue eyes were, and how much you loved blue and green eyes.
Well, I might have one, but her eyes are both those colors. I should've seen it sooner. I remember when you started giving her flying lessons. I was sure you were just trying to help, until I went to visit Rarity, and when I walked in she said in a pitying voice "Oh, you poor thing.." and started telling me how pegasi were never faithful. I didn't get what she was saying until she asked, "What's Rainbow Dash doing right now?" and I said, "Giving Fluttershy flying lessons!" and Rarity said, "Pinkie, dear, does Fluttershy really seem to need flying lessons?" and I thought about it, and I said, "Well..no."
And then I realized what she was saying, and I refused to accept it. "She would never cheat on me, silly! Not my Dashie!"
And you didn't. But I know how you always think about her, and how when I asked what your favorite color was, instead of saying "All of them, silly!" and kissing me like normal, you said in a really distracted voice "Yellow. Light yellow."
Who do we know who's yellow, Dashie?
I hope you go tell her how much you care about her now. Then you two can be a couple and everypony will be happy, not just me.
And me? Don't worry about me. I'll find some work somewhere, and I'll keep making ponies smile just like always.
I bet you and Fluttershy will always smile now. Will you, just for me?
Love you, Dashie.
Pinkie.

Prompt 2: What Could've Been
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Prompt 2: What Could've Been

The prompt: Applejack walks in on a romantic moment between Twilight and Rarity.

As Applejack walked towards Carousel Boutique, she rehearsed what she was going to say in her head. Rarity, I have something to say to y'all. I've been trying to tell you this for a while, and I told myself it was now or never, so here goes.
I like you. As in, I really like you. You're the most beautiful mare I've ever seen, and I want you to know that I love everything about you, even the way you fuss over everything being clean..
"No, that won't work.." she muttered.
Rarity, I have something to say to y'all. I've been trying to tell you this for a while, and I told myself it was now or never, so here goes.
I like you. As in, I really like you. You're the most beautiful mare I've ever seen, and I want you to know that I love everything about you.
"There," she said, pleased. "That's what Ah'm gonna say to her."
When she reached the door, she knocked carefully. There was no answer. She shook her head. "She's probably makin' another dress. Ah know how she gets caught up in her work."
She reached for the doorknob, then hesitated. What if something was happening Rarity didn't want anyone to see?
"Never mind. If she hides anythin' from me, we won't never work out anyways."
She turned the doorknob, then stood there, frozen still. Rarity and Twilight Sparkle were lying on the small velvet couch, kissing passionately. "Applejack!" Rarity gasped. Twilight began blushing. "We, um, didn't think anyone would see us if we put the 'closed' sign on the door..." she stammered. Well, you thought wrong! Applejack thought. She still couldn't move. Rarity and Twilight? Twilight Sparkle?
"You won't tell anyone about us, will you? I'll be simply ruined if word gets out I'm a..a fillyfooler..." Rarity begged.
Applejack shook her head wordlessly.
"Oh, thank you ever so much, darling. I know you can keep a promise.."
Rarity continued talking, but Applejack couldn't listen any longer. "Ah'd..better get back to the farm." she interrupted. "Ah need to..buck some apples."
Twilight could tell Applejack was lying, but she didn't mind, as long as she didn't tell.
Applejack hastily ran for the door, shoving it open and letting it slam shut behind her. She hurried into a gallop, refusing to stop.
She wouldn't let herself cry until she was home.

Prompt 11: Let's Have some Fun
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Prompt 11: Let's Have some Fun

Prompt: The mane six all wake up in Sugarcube Corner after a wild night. But everypony remembers last night differently.

"Whoooo!" Rarity swung her dress around her head as she danced on the tabletop. She distantly thought about Sweetie Belle, and wondered where she was for a minute before remembering she was having a sleepover at Sweet Apple Acres. It was a good thing Applejack was willing to stay home that night to watch them.

"Ugh, my head!" Rarity rubbed her horn with the back of her hoof. Pinkie popped her head out from under the cabinets. "Morning, sleepyhead!" she said cheerfully. Rarity didn't respond, already lying down on the floor again.
Applejack wobbled to her feet. "Mornin', girls." "A-Applejack?" Rarity gasped. "But..but you were watching the Cutie Mark Crumpeters!" "Crusaders," Pinkie corrected. "Crusaders! Crumpeters! Whatever! But you were supervising them during their sleepover, weren't you?!" "Ah was." AJ said. "Then Ah decided Ah needed a night off, so I took them over to Dash's place."

"Oh, good." Rarity relaxed. Applejack winked at her. "You know, for such a dainty mare, y'all sure can hold your cider!" Rarity's jaw dropped. "What are you saying, Applejack?"

"I loveya, AJ!" Rarity slurred. "Did I ever tellya apples are my very favorite fruit?" Applejack gently supported Rarity, trying to keep her from falling. "Whoa there, Nelly. Ah knew not to let you order that much cider."
"But-but I love you!"
Applejack sighed. It would be so easy to take advantage of her right now. She was torn. Go with it, and have a wonderful night with the mare she loved but risk losing her friendship, or do the ethical thing and take her home?
She did the only thing she could.

"Hey, Pinks! Bring me your best Scotch!"

Rainbow Dash woke next. "Hey.." she said sleepily. "Rainbow?! But you were watching the Crumpeters!" Rarity wailed. "Crusaders," Pinkie corrected. "Same thing!" Rarity snapped. "Oh, yeah. I left them at Twilight's after Pinkie texted me about the jello shots. How long was I asleep, anyway?" Dash asked. "Not long! And we had tons of fun last night!" Pinkie said happily. "Huh?" Dash asked incredulously. "What did we do, Pinkie?" "Oh, you know!" Pinkie winked. "Remember? I was under the cabinets looking for more sprinkles!" "Sp-sprinkles?!" Dash looked dizzy. "Absolutely!" Pinkie cheered.

"Now I'm gonna show you what else sprinkles are for.." Dash said with a devilish grin. Pinkie beamed. "You have the bestest ideas, Dashie! I'm so glad you kissed me!"

Dash smirked. "Everyone loves the Dashster!"

"Hi, girls!"
"TWILIGHT?!" everyone screamed. "What about the CRUMPETERS?!" Rarity shouted. "CRUSADERS." Pinkie corrected. "I DON'T REALLY CARE!"
"Oh, they're fine!" Twilight laughed. "I left them with Fluttershy. She always takes good care of them, don't worry."

Everyone sighed with relief.

"This is (hic) so much FUN!" Twilight giggled. "I can't believe I never tried alcohol before! It's effects on the body are simply (hic) amazing!"

She looked around the room at all her friends. Pinkie and Dash were making out, and Rarity was throwing herself at Applejack, who didn't seem to mind very much. "Hmm, looks like physical interaction is a part of a true party experience..who should I try it with?" She looked around the room at all the ponies, most of whom were pumping their hooves in the air to the beat of the blaring music. Soon she heard a voice behind her. "The Great And Powerful Trixie did not expect to see Twilight Sparkle here." Trixie walked towards her, glaring. Twilight looked her over. "Want to (hic) make out?" she asked. Trixie considered. "Trixie says why not."

Twilight thought about last night. "I..TRIXIE? That rotten, slimy little braggart? How could I?!"
As she cursed at herself, everything suddenly drew quiet when a small, yellow head was spotted peeking out from behind the couch. Dash leapt towards her and immediately began shaking her. "Wake-UP! Wake-UP!"
"The CRUMPETERS! We'll NEVER find them NOW!" Rarity began sobbing. "CRUSADERS!" Pinkie screamed.
"Mah sister!" AJ said to nopony in particular. Twilight continued cussing.
"Are y'all gonna stop that?"
Everyone turned to the stairs where three fillies we hopping down. Applejack was the first to respond. "Apple Bloom! Ah'm so glad y'all are alright!" She hugged her, before scolding, "But just what were y'all doin' at a party like this?"
"Fluttershy took us over here." Everyone glared at the now-awake yellow pegasus, who let out a small "meep!"
"No, not like that!" Scootaloo said impatiently. "We convinced her to." Sweetie Belle added. "You..WHAT?" Applejack yelled. "This kinda party's no place for young fillies!" Apple Bloom said quickly, "But AJ! We weren't AT the party!"
"What?!" Everyone asked. "We were watching Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake to get our foalsitting cutie marks!" Scootaloo said. "CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS FOALSITTERS!" they screeched in unison. "Stop! My head!" Rarity wailed.
Trixie crawled out from under the table. "Trixie is so glad she didn't have to watch those whining brats last night.." she said under her breath.

Prompt 1: Blue Eyes
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Prompt 1: Blue Eyes

The prompt: Write a Rainbow Pie story in which one (or both) of the characters does not utter a single word of dialogue for the entire story.
She was so beautiful when she was sleeping.
Rainbow Dash looked down at the sleeping mare beside her. She was kicking in her sleep, and Dash knew that meant she was having the dream about gumball soccer again. She didn't mind, especially since she was cuddling awfully close to her. Dash wrapped her wings around her, snuggling her closer. The wind howled outside, and the pink mare winced a little, making a whimpering noise. She was so quiet when she slept- interesting since, as most knew, she never stopped talking when she was conscious.
Dash thought about her marefriend's eyes. Those endless blue eyes. She would be perfectly happy to stay there forever, looking right at them.
Once upon a time, before they had met, Dash had played a game with the other little fillies in flight school where they described their soulmates. Dash's changed each day- sometimes a big, muscular stallion, sometimes a small, quiet mare. But they always had blue eyes. She was a sucker for big, blue, eyes, and when Pinkie found that out she realized she had a chance of being more than just friends. They always argued about who kissed who first, though Dash knew it was Pinkie and Pinkie claimed it was Dash.

For a second, she asked herself why she loved the bouncing, pink mare. Answers began spilling out. Her laugh. Her smile. Her need to make everyone around her as happy as they could be. Her curly pink hair she didn't bother to tame. Her persistence. Her energy. Everything about her.
But especially her blue, blue eyes.