Chapters Chapter 2: Colts’ Night Out
As Celestia’s sun began to descend from the center of the sky, Caramel strode into town heading toward Carousel Boutique. After the amount of manual labor he was dragged through, he planned on having a quiet, relaxing day without any distractions. But first he had to complete Applebloom’s task and talk to Sweetie Belle; and hopefully even strike up a chat with Rarity. Caramel had helped the eccentric unicorn before when not asked to assist on Sweet Apple Acres. He would sometimes help in stocking supplies and delivering orders straight to customers for Rarity whenever she asked him to; and of course, he could never say no. In fact, Caramel would do any job anypony asked of him, regardless of pay. He was simply that loyal, clumsy though he may have been. When he knocked on the door of the boutique, it was answered by the little white filly who was Rarity’s sister.
The afternoon ended slowly. Caramel had been sitting at home, not even bothering to check his mailbox, alone with his thoughts. He played a record from his favorite band, Led Zebra, as he lay on his couch reflecting on his encounter with Fleur de Lis. The evening dragged on this way minute by minute, until the setting sun told him it was time to hit the town. As Luna’s moon began to manifest in the sky, Caramel headed toward the Ponyville Cider Bar which was run by Mr. Cake. When he arrived at the bar next to Sugarcube Corner, he saw his three friends sitting at a nearby table, Time Turner, Lucky, and Noteworthy who waved him over. The four carried on coltish banter as the night wore on.
Chapter 3: Whine and Dine
Caramel whistled a catchy tune as he searched through his mailbox the next morning. He rifled through the usual; the newspaper, a few junk letters, and a mistakenly subscribed for issue of Mare Monthly. But he paid no concern for the mail as he had better things on his mind. He turned back toward his house when he heard Sweetie Belle call him.
Things were looking up for caramel as he trotted through the Ponyville marketplace, the following night, with a bundle of roses in his mouth. The proprietor of the flowers waved to him.
Chapter 4: A New Flavor
“Wow. Who knew starting a record label would be that hard?” sighed Scootaloo as she rested her cheek on her hoof.
Caramel and Fleur de Lis stood in line in front of the newly added ice cream stand at Sugarcube Corner. The line had grown a considerable length for the icy confection, but the couple had managed to beat the rush. Fleur de Lis laughed as the line moved up.
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The sound of a carriage parking was heard outside as the morning light shined through the window in Fleur de Lis’s room. The slender white unicorn fluttered her eyes open and saw that she had happily slept in the same position next to Caramel. Her stallion companion was still asleep; she smiled and sat up on the bed. With a quiet yawn, she stretched her forelegs out readying herself for a new day. As she fluffed her mane, a knock on the door was heard with the voice of one of the bellcolts of the inn from outside.
Chapter 5: Affair Fight
Sweetie Belle carefully opened the door to Carousel Boutique and slowly stepped inside. She tried to make as little noise as possible as she tiphoofed through the main room. But she stopped at the shrill sound of her sister.
“Caramel…Caramel, are you alright? …Wake up, Caramel.”
Outside the inn, Fancypants tapped the ground as he patiently waited for his fiancée. He twiddled his moustache as he stared at his pocket watch and sulked.
Caramel stared at her with shock, as she cheerily stepped away from the window.
Chapter 6: Cutie Mark Cupids
“Crusaders, assemble!”
That afternoon, Caramel and Fleur de Lis strolled through Ponyville with an air of romance hovering between them; Caramel kept his eyes peeled for Fancypants’s black limo. As the couple walked toward the train station, they struck up conversation.
Chapter 7: Go To Her
Caramel took a minute to soak in the chaos while he walked on down the street toward home. A game of tennis was playing in his head as he tried to sort out his current situation with Fleur de Lis. He talked to himself discretely, fussing about his options.
“Please! Stop! I can’t take anymore!”
Caramel invited Rarity into his house to clear the tension out of their friendship. After putting the tea on, the two sat down to chat for a bit. Then, Caramel turned to the subject at hoof and explained to Rarity about the fiasco at the Stable Inn.
It was pure bliss. Caramel seemed happier than ever when he spent the night with Fleur de Lis. The new couple celebrated their love with a few glasses of cider and curling up by the fire, rekindling the magic of their first night together. Before long, Luna’s night had completely settled, and the time seemed right. Caramel retired to his bedroom with the mare of his dreams; Fleur de Lis giggled as he awkwardly swept a box of mare model pictures into his closet. Without further waiting, the two climbed into bed and snuggled in a warm embrace. A sensation of heat rose as they kissed and rubbed each other softly. After their long sweet moment of cuddling, Caramel and Fleur de Lis eventually fell asleep in each other’s hooves, nuzzling their faces together; both of them would dream of the sensation they had just sparked.
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The doorbell rang the next morning as Caramel opened his eyes awakening. He found himself staring at the sleeping Fleur de Lis curled up beside him in his bed and smiled, remembering every joyous moment of the night before. Reminding himself of the doorbell, Caramel slowly climbed out of bed, as not to disturb his sleeping partner, and stretched before making his way downstairs to the front door. With a crack of his back and a yawn, he opened the door, not focusing on who the visitor might be. Then, Caramel gawked in surprise when he saw her.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: If you haven't read Chapter 7 since I edited it, please do so before proceeding onto this chapter. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Chapter 8: A Flash from The Past
“It’s good to see you again, Caramel.”
Twelve Hours Earlier
Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo stepped out of the pegasus pulled taxicab onto the fluffy white surface. Sweetie Belle used magic to create a platform for the other two flightless fillies to walk on the clouds. Before setting off, the cabbie called to them.
Chapter 9: More Cider
Caramel sat hunched over the counter at Mr. Cake’s cider bar with a dower look across his face. Four big empty glasses surrounded him with a fifth almost empty one in his hoof. Around him, the atmosphere in the bar was slow and dreary as he was with only a few other ponies present; it even rained outside. All day long, Caramel had been hiding away from everypony he cared about after the shocking incident at his house. He realized he had just set up to see both his marefriend and his ex marefriend the next day and could not find solace in talking with any of his friends, not even Rarity or Time Turner. The whole day had been spent with aimless wandering through Ponyville and ended with him sitting at the bar sulking over his new complication. He took another swig and spoke to Mr. Cake.
Applejack walked down the street that night with her faithful dog, Winona, trotting by her side. She headed toward the cider bar as only several ponies were out and about in the nighttime. Winona barked twice.
Chapter 10: The Choice
The next morning, Caramel found himself at his own kitchen table instead of a lonely bar. He stared up intently at the clock high on the wall which ticked away through the late morning. Anticipation clouded his mind as the strong scent of breakfast hung under his nose. Beside him, Fleur de Lis was standing at the stove cooking a dubious meal for her stallion lover. But Caramel was uncertain about her cooking abilities.
The End
We All Still Love Ya Caramel
Caramel’s Flower
Chapter 1: We All Still Love Ya Caramel
“And that’s pretty much how Lucky got his cutie mark.”
“Oh my goodness, that is just hilarious!”
“Yeah, he hates it when I tell that story…You know, I’m really going to miss you tomorrow, Sassaflash. You being away in Cloudsdale for a whole two weeks will be just torture.”
“Yeah um, about that, Caramel, there’s something I have to tell you.”
“Why the long sigh, babe?”
“Well, it turns out I’ll be staying in Cloudsdale for a bit longer than I expected.”
“So what? Three weeks?”
“No.”
“Four weeks?”
“…Four years.”
“…Five weeks?”
“Oh Caramel, I’m so sorry. It just came up. The Cloudsdale Flight Academy wants me for a full internship. I was too nervous to tell you at first; that’s why I brought you here.”
“Wait a minute. The candles? The cider? The sad Octavia album playing? Oh no, this is it! This is the breakup date isn’t it?”
“Please, don’t say breakup. It’ll just make this more uncomfortable. But there’s no denying it, Caramel. Long distance relationships never work out. Ponies always move on anyway. Oh, I just hate to break this to you, baby.”
“But, we’re doing so well together. Are you sure you can’t stay here in Ponyville?”
“My whole family wants me to take this opportunity; I don’t have much of a choice. I would love nothing more in Equestria than to stay with you, but my hooves are tied. I’m so sorry.”
“So…you’ve really decided, huh.”
“Oh, I told myself I wouldn’t cry. Caramel, you must think I’m awful!”
“Flash, I could never think that way. You’re the most amazing mare I’ve ever known. And I swear, no matter how far apart we go, I just want you to know something. I will still always love you. You have my promise.”
“I’ll always love you too, Caramel. Hold me.”
“I will, Sassaflash…I will.”
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Caramel lazed under one of the many trees in Sweet Apple Acres. Beside him stacked several baskets of the sweet cash crop from which he took one and munched with satisfaction. He had just logged a good four hours of applebucking alongside Big Macintosh and felt he deserved a well needed break. After devouring four or five apples, he began to nod off. But, his relaxation was interrupted by a shrill scold Applejack.
