Three ways...
That is how she could best describe how she got here. Three ways, each representing a time in her life...all three leading to where she was now...
The first way; When they first met.
She had just moved to Ponyville from Cloudsdale. Her new home was located on the edge of the Everfree forest, a bit of a walk away from the town. She enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature though, compared to the crowded and busy life of living in town that is. She hadn't even gone into town yet. Her name sake being the main cause.
It's not that she didn't want to.... OK maybe it was because she didn't want to.
She wasn't the best at talking or socializing with other ponies, but unfortunately her pet, Angle Bunny as she called him, needed food and if she was going to be an animal caretaker she would need supplies. So taking the risk, she flew into town.
Keeping her head down, hiding behind her mane, and doing her best to not draw attention to herself, she quickly walked through the market and bought some supplies with the few bits she had.
That was when she suddenly crashed into her.
"Oh I-I'm sorry I-I should have been watching where i was going I-I'm so sor...." She stammered before trailing off as she noticed she was looking right into the most beautiful colored gold eye's she had ever seen. She was laying atop the pony she had collided with, apparently knocking the bag of mail the mare had been carrying all over.
But before she could do anything, she just felt time stop when she looked at those eyes.
'They're so... beautiful....but, why is one of them off centered a bit?' She thought to herself
"No i'm sorry it's my fault sorry, probably didn't see you there Miss umm...?" The wall eyed mare said, pulling Fluttershy out of her stupor. Realizing where she was, and her insecurity returning to her in full force, she scrambled to get off the mare.
"I'm so sorry I'm sorry, here let me help you please forgive me." She said hurriedly as she help pick up the scattered letters.
After the awkward apology's where through, and all the mail and groceries were picked up, Fluttershy was calmed down enough to actually speak.
"Umm, I-I'm sorry for running into you, m-my names um...Fluttershy." She said through her mane, doing her best to not make eye contact.
This brought a chuckle from the mailmare in front of her. "It's OK Miss Shy, You wouldn't believe how many times it happens usually." She said with a giggle and a smile.
"Oh, my names Ditzy, Ditzy Derpella Hooves. But everyone just calls me Derpy!" She said with a big smile and and extended hoof.
She timidly took the greeting in hoof and returned it. "Umm, I-If there's any way I-I could make it up to you..."
"How about a date!" Ditzy said suddenly.
"W-w-what?!" Fluttershy, now blushing and shocked at the sudden question. "D-did you say...d-date?"
"Yep. You know, a new friend muffin date." She said, pulling a muffin from her bag and handing it to Fluttershy.
"Uh...s-sure, I-I guess....I-I'm new to Ponyville, so i uh...guess i could use some help learning the place..." She said timidly.
"Great! I'll see you tomorrow then!" She said before flying off, leaving the still flabbergasted Fluttershy in the market.
It wasn't long before Fluttershy and Ditzy started becoming close friends. Everyday Fluttershy would greet the grey Pegasus at her mail box, they would talk a bit, and she'd be on her way. Each day she would learn more about her, like how they both went to Cloudsdale Flight school and were friends with Rainbow Dash, somehow not really meeting each other. She also learned that Ditzy was a mother of a young unicorn, her daughter Dinky.
Derpy was the first to actually make a move on her when she asked Shy out on a muffin date again, this one being more than a tour of Ponyville and a muffin trip.
The Second way; When they became one.
She had been so nervous that day, and not her normal nervous.
Fluttershy was getting married today...and currently 100 million different scenarios were running through her panicked mind of how this day will end.
"Darling you simply must calm down, you look amazing!" Her best friend and dress maker Rarity said.
"I-I know b-but w-what if she has second thoughts, w-what if i fall on my way up the isle, a-and..." she said frantically before a purple aura covered her lips.
"Don't worry Fluttershy, everything is going to be alright." Twilight said as she helped Rarity with Fluttershy's dress. "With Rainbow Dash clearing the weather, Pinkie Pie and Applejack handling the party and catering, and Equestria's most glamerous and beautiful dressmaker assisting with the gown and planning..." Twilight said as she quickly placed a small kiss on Rarity's cheek, which caused a bright red blush to form on the fashonista's face "Your wedding is going to be the best day of both of your lives."
"That reminds me, i have to go and let them know its time, Twi can you finish up here?" Rarity said as she rushed out of the small dressing room.
*Meanwhile with Ditzy*
She couldn't believe it. Today was the day she would marry the mare of her dreams. She could hardly stay still at the idea that they would now be officially a married couple.
She had on a black and silver gown, as did the others who were here 'best-men'. Next to her stood Carrot Top, Lyra Heartstrings, and Bonbon. On the other side of the alter stood Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash, all wearing beautiful cream colored gowns.
"Calm down Ditzy!" Rainbow Dash said playfully. "Or else your gonna fall through the floor when it's time for the 'I do's'."
As if on cue, the organs started playing, and the doors opened up the church hall. First came the two flower girls; An earth filly with a pink coat and blonde curly mane bounced ahead of a pegasus filly with an orange coat and her multi-colored mane tied in a pony tale.
"A' can't believe how 'dorable our lil' one's look huns." AJ said to Pinkie and Dash. Who both simply nodded in agreement with tears in there eyes.
Then following close behind, was the bride herself. the end of her dress being held up by Rarity and Twilight.
Ditzy couldnt help but stare dreamily as Fluttershy walked slowly up the isle. Even though the veil covered her face, Ditzy thought she looked absolutely amazing.
After the organ silenced, and everypony had seated, the mare stood at the podium to carry out the procession.
"Dearly beloveds we are gathered here today...."
*One long speech later*
"Miss Ditzy Derpella Hooves, Do you take this mare, to have and to hold, to care for in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, as your wife for as long you both live, till death do you part?" Mayor Mare asked.
"I do" she said
"And do you Miss Fluttershy, take this mare to have and to hold, to care for in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, as your wife for as long as you both shall live, till death do you part?" she asked again.
"I-I do!" she said with a tear of joy coming to her face.
"Then by the power invested in me, and by the ponies of Ponyville, I now pronounce you Mare and Wife! you may now kiss the bride!" She said as derpy lifted Fluttershy's vale, and planted a passionate kiss that was returned in full force. As all in attendance cheered and applouded the newly wedded couple.
The third way: When their love brought life.
Here she was, thinking of their past with their new child in her arms. Ditzy looked over her shoulder, with the same expression on Fluttershy's exhausted face.
Outside the hospital room, Dinky, almost fully grown up, stood guard of the room where her new sister was, making sure the hyper active god mothers that were the elements of harmony didn't barge in. With her were the Apple Twins; Blitz Apple and Sugar Pie. They were doing their best to keep their mothers from bucking down the door.
"What do you think we should name her sweetie?" Ditzy asked quietly as she looked at their daughter.
She was a small Pegasus mare, with a dark greyish pale yellow coat and a short mane that was blonde with stray streaks of pink surrounding the edges. Her eyes though were like her 'Fathers' a beautiful golden yellow. Fortunately her lazy eye wasn't passed down to her.
"Bumble..." Fluttershy said tiredly.
"Little Bumble Shy."
