On Wings of Love: The Fluttering Rainbows

"Oh me, oh my!" Rarity yelled as she ran around her boutique, trying to make sure she had all of her orders done. This was the busiest time of the year. Hearth's Warming was coming soon, and so many more people were ordering her dresses. She knew she could earn so much more money during this time, but that she also had to spend so much more time making dresses, she barely slept at all.

She heard a knock on the locked door. "Oh dear, what is it NOW?" She said outloud. She came to the door and opened it to see Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. "Oh, my friends! So good to see you! I would invite you in, but I'm so busy, so VERY busy, so please make this quick!"

"O-oh, I'm sorry," Fluttershy apologized. "Rarity, we didn't know you were so busy. We can just go if you want..."
"Oh, don't worry about it, darling! Please, just, say what you will and be quick about it!" Dash shrugged and stepped forward.
"Well Rarity," She said, smiling. "I'm not sure how you'll react to this, but... Me and Fluttershy have been going out for two years."

Rarity's eyes went wide. Suddenly, she smiled. "Oh, how wonderful for you two!" Rarity exclaimed, hugging them both. "Oh, you simply MUST come in! I can put some of my work on hold, it couldn't hurt!" Fluttershy grinned in response, as did Rainbow Dash, as they followed the alabaster unicorn inside.

"So then," Rarity started, setting a cup of tea on to boil. "Tell me, you two, when and how did you come to this conclusion and decide to start... You know, eh... Dating?" Rainbow Dash chuckled, and went on to tell the story. She told it exactly as it happened, not fabricating or changing the story at all. Finally, when she finished the story 20 minutes later, Rarity held her breath for just a moment, taking in the tale.

"So..." She said. "You two... Got together after we all celebrated, and you've been dating for two years because of it?"
"Um... Yes." Fluttershy timidly said, nuzzling Dash quickly. The white unicorn was still a bit shocked.
"And you're saying you've aboslutely no regrets? No problems in your relationship, no fights, no second thoughts?"
"Yep." Rainbow Dash said.

"Well, that's... Surprising."
"Surprising?" Fluttershy timidly asked. "Why is that so surprising?"
"Well, I mean, not that you two aren't at an absolutely LOVELY couple, but, I mean... Getting into a committed relationship because of something that happened after a few too many drinks... I mean, wouldn't YOU expect at least a few issues with the relationship?"

"Well, we were worried about that at first, but it turns out we go together pretty awesome!" Dash said pridefully, drawing Fluttershy closer... If that were possible. "Well... I don't know what to say, but... Um... Well, you two are just such an adorable couple! Oh, I just... I can't believe this..." She couldn't help but grin, causing Fluttershy to blush.

"Who else have you told?" She asked, calming herself down.
"What?" Dash asked.
"Who else have you told, you know, about your relationship?" Rarity looked at the couple, curious.
"Oh, um..." Fluttershy started. "Well... Dashie told Twilight... And then we decided to tell you, because we knew you'd take it seriously... But, no one else."\

"Well, then..." Rarity considered the possibilities. "I suppose you could try and tell Applejack. She probably won't like it - She's always been a bit close-minded - But, at least she'll take it seriously." Dash shrugged and looked at Fluttershy.
"What do you think, Flutters?" She asked.
"Oh, um, well... I guess it couldn't hurt. But, I hope it doesn't change her opinion about us..."

Rainbow Dash glared at the cream-colored pegasus. "Now, you listen here, Fluttershy! I know she's one of our friends, but why should we care what Applejack thinks of us?"
Dash was frightening the timid mare. "Um... I, uh..."
"Tell me, Fluttershy, why should we care? As long as we're together, why should we care what anyone thinks of us?"

Fluttershy was nearly in tears at this point. "Rainbow Dash, you're scaring me..."
But Dash didn't care. At this point, she was furious and irrational. She didn't want Fluttershy to be ashamed of the relationship just because of what others thought. "Tell me Fluttershy, why?! Huh?! WHY?!"

This time Fluttershy was crying. She ran from the room and burst through the front door of the boutique, flying away. Rarity looked in horror, first at her door, then at Rainbow Dash. "Rainbow Dash," Rarity cried out. "What have you done?!" The cyan mare looked down, only now realizing what had happened.
"It'll be fine," She replied, shaking her head in an attempt to clear her thoughts. "I'll just go get her." Rainbow Dash said, preparing to run out and fly after Fluttershy.

"Stop!" Rarity screamed, putting her hoof on Dash's shoulder. "She just needs some time to calm down.Then you should go after her." Rainbow Dash just glared at her for a moment, then sighed and nodded. "Fine."