A Heart full of Kindness

The week goes by and some of your actions began to change which is now starting to become a habit (scratching a part of your head using your foot instead of your hand, eye color changes and growling whenever you lose your temper, even running on four legs whenever in a hurry but times you use two legs instead). Your brother began to notice your sudden change of actions but you seem to still have control of yourself. He secretly informed Fluttershy about this which she knows already.

It’s now Monday. The guys and the Rainbooms are now at the Music Room to discuss the results on each of your powers. Fluttershy and some of them are already there. Rainbow Dash and your brother were the last to arrive but to find out you are not there yet.

“Hmm, guess the only that is missing here is Eli. Any idea where he could be?” Sunset Shimmer asked.

Your brother shook his head and Fluttershy had no idea also who is stroking the head of a cat whom she found and wondered how it got in the Music Room in the first place. All of a sudden, the cat jumped away from Fluttershy’s lap only to transform into you to everyone’s surprise. Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and some of the boys were laughing their asses off on Sunset’s reaction, but for the rest it was somehow annoying.

“Oh sweet-mother of Celestia, Eli don’t do that again!” Sunset scolds at you.

“Sorry about that Sunset, I really want to do that. I was here the entire time.” You said as you apologize again. It wasn’t long the laughing died down as your brother brought up again the reason why all of you are here starting with you. “Okay, okay now I may have change of habit when I wear my choker that has Equestrian magic. But just to reassure you I still have control over myself.” What you said didn’t seem to satisfy both Fluttershy and your brother.

“Are you sure? Uhm...well your brother called up one day about this and you began turning it into a habit,” Fluttershy said.

“I am fine really,” You reply. “If it makes you guys happy, I will not wear this for a while. How’s that?”

Your brother and Fluttershy agreed to your suggestion. After the meeting you have this uncomfortable feeling even though you will not wear the choker, you still had to bring it with you. The week goes by and you rarely wear the choker but you had it in your bag with you just in case. Back to the fact that even though she said do not worry, you know that she can handle herself and also has her friends. It still somehow bothers you but you are trying not to think about it.

One day, after the last class you went straight home. But when you arrive, Lucky wants to go out for a walk. You first left your bag at the couch as you get the leash, you and Lucky began your quick walk. You are passing by Fluttershy’s house and you see Mrs. Shy watering her flowers. Then all of it came back and you better ask her parents about this.

“Hello Mrs. Shy.” You called out as you and Lucky approached her.

“Oh, hello there Eli,” Mrs. Shy said.

“Excuse me Mrs. Shy but I-” Just as you are about to begin the topic you quickly notice that Lucky is lifting his back leg which only means one thing. “LUCKY NO! Not on Mrs. Shy’s flowers. Go pee somewhere else just not there. Don’t go far though.” You remove the leash from Lucky’s collar as he goes elsewhere to pee. You apologize to Mrs. Shy about what happened but went back to the topic on why you’re here.

“Is Flutttershy or Zephyr around? Because I need to talk about something between you and Mr. Shy only about something.”

“Both of them are not here yet. My husband is inside, is there something wrong?”

After less than 30 minutes, you and Fluttershy’s parents are at the living room. You explained everything to them about her scenario right now involving all of this Equestrian magic stuff which they are aware also. You even asked them if they are even bothered about this that their daughter has to go through all of this with her friends.

“I see that you are bothered about this also,” Mr. Shy said.

“Yes, she did say not to worry. But that is what bothers me.” You said looking away. “She can only understand what animals could say and her friends got her back. But don’t you think you should disagree with her decision about going through all of this?”

“Eli dear, I just want to say thank you for worrying about our daughter and about bringing all of this up. We know she is very independent and can take care of herself. You just need to trust her and give her a chance.”

“You’re right Mrs. Shy. I guess I was worried the entire time for nothing. Thanks also for hearing out what I had in my mind.”
“It is the least we can do for you.”

“But please don’t tell her I was here. I don’t want her to think that I am bothering her about this again.”

“Don’t worry Eli, our mouths are sealed.” Mr. Shy reassures.

After thanking them again you attach the leash back to Lucky’s collar, both of you head for home.

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The next day you are at the Canterlot Zoo for work. You are at the crocodile exhibit and it is feeding time. Guests are now watching on how brave and bold you are in there.

“Okay, teeth good and looks like you are healthy today big girl.” You said while your head is barely inside the crocodile’s mouth. As you pulled your head out to get the meat you brought (aka her lunch), it suddenly snaps its jaws making the guests gasps. “Very funny, but no my head is not delicious.”

After you are done feeding her and got out of her pen you are greeted by amazement and worry from the guests on what you did in there. You reassure them you are fine and are used to this already with feeding the animals around here. After everyone left to check the other animal exhibits, your eyes went wide to see Fluttershy was within the crowd all along.

“F-Fluttershy what are you doing here? Don’t you have work at the Animal Shelter?” You asked.

“Hi Eli. I actually do have work but I actually came to see you,” Fluttershy said. “What you did earlier back at the crocodile exhibit I saw how nice you were towards her. She even said ‘thank you’ for complimenting on her teeth. You should be careful though next time. But back to the topic why I am here.”

“Go on Fluttershy, I am all ears.”

“While I was walking home, I saw you yesterday from a distance you were at my place. What were you doing there?”
By the time you heard that, sweat began to trickle down your forehead and on how nervous you are. You are hoping that her parents did not spill the beans.

“W-what are you talking about? I was somewhere else. You must have been tired for the day that you may have been seeing stuff,” You said and hope she falls for it.

“It is about everything we have been through, right? Mom and dad told me everything.”

Now she knows. The next thing that you need to prepare is what she will say next. Even though she has a shy personality, you and her friends know that there are times she shows her assertive side. You are about to receive a scolding from her, but what you got instead is the opposite.

“Eli, I am not mad at you.”

“Wait, you’re not?”

“I understand how you feel. My parents also felt the same thing when all of this started. But you really don’t have to worry too much, trust me. Also...” Fluttershy then close the gap as she pulled you in for a hug. “...thanks for worrying about me Eli. It really means a lot.”

As you expected from Fluttershy, you returned the hug. She is just too nice to get mad at you for that reason. After both of you broke the hug, she discussed with you how you are doing well recently. You explained that you rarely wore the choker and still have control of yourself and whenever you wore it you don’t feel any side effect from it, which is good news to hear. After both of you had lunch at one of the food stalls there, Flutterhsy had to go back to the Animal Shelter. But as the day ended you are relieved again that she was not upset about this.

You are now at your house playing with Lucky in the backyard. You did not know that your brother was there watching you on how happy your mood is.

“Looks like someone is in a happy mood today. Did something happen?” Your brother asked.

“Well, yesterday I was at Fluttershy’s place. I had a talk with her parents about what we all have been going through. They were worried but they believe that Fluttershy could take care of herself and for me to give her a chance. The conversation was supposed to be a secret but Fluttershy found out,” You said.

“Then what?”

“She came to the zoo earlier but she wasn’t mad and she understood how I felt.”

“See, just like what I said from the start. There is nothing to worry about.”

Your brother went back inside the house after your conversation. You told Lucky to go inside that you just need to have some alone time. You put your hand in your shorts right pocket only to pull out your choker. You gaze at it for a while until you look up at the orange sky with the sun now setting.

“Nothing to worry about, huh. Let’s hope that is true.” You said in your thoughts as you put your choker back in your short's pockets and head back inside the house.