When the yellow pegasus arrived in the flying city, she quickly looked for a clock. “Wow...it's only 11:18? I always thought it took longer to get here...” Fluttershy said quietly to herself. She took a moment to catch her breath before heading for her first stop: the Cloudosseum. Fluttershy was thankful that there wasn't a show going on. That would've made it much harder for her to both get in and to see the pony she was looking for. As she walked into the imposing building, she couldn't help the shudder that crawled up and down her spine.

While it hadn't been that long since she had been here, it had been awhile since she had been here while it was completely empty. Walking through the large corridors with nothing but shadows and the noise from outside to keep her company, it was almost enough to make Fluttershy turn back and just wait. Thankfully though, she stepped around the nearby corner and had a clear shot to the centre of the stadium where she could hear the sounds of a mare barking orders.

Fluttershy smiled and picked up her pace, the sound of shouting getting louder and louder. Finally, Fluttershy exited the building and was bathed in Celestia's sun. Above her, ponies flew around wearing bright blue uniforms with yellow stripes and shining goggles. Fluttershy watched contentedly as the Wonderbolts flew their practice drills with one mare hovering slightly above the rest and giving orders. “Flap faster, Lightning Streak! Adjust your downward angle, Fleetfoot! And for the last time, Soarin', keep your head up!”

Fluttershy took to the skies and made her way up to the pony giving orders. When she was right behind her, Fluttershy reached out and wrapped her hooves around the Wonderbolt captain's waist and pulled her into a hug, completely catching the mare off guard. “What the? Hey knock it off, or I'll-” The mare managed to escape Fluttershy's grasp and spun around, obviously ready to chew out one of her teammates. However, a grin quickly formed on her lips. “Take five, Wonderbolts. I've got some catchin' up to do.”

Fluttershy heard a light snicker and the Captain quickly spun and asked, “What was that, Soarin'? You wanna keep drilling while the rest of us take a break?” The blue stallion quickly stumbled over an apology while the rest of the team laughed and playfully taunted him.

“I see you're still ruling the Wonderbolts with an iron hoof, Spitfire.” The orange mare laughed, removing the flight goggles from her eyes and hugging Fluttershy.

“Well somepony's gotta. How've ya been 'Shy? I haven't seen ya in awhile.”

“I've been pretty good, actually. How've you been?” The Wonderbolt shrugged, slowly descending to the cloud floor.

“Eh, I could be better, honestly, but I digress.” The pair landed and headed over to the nearest bench. “So what brings you to Cloudsdale? Surely not just to visit little ol' me, correct?”

Fluttershy giggled and said, “I'm just trying to pass the time while I wait for my lover to-”

“You mean-”

“Yes!” Spitfire's grin stretched from ear to ear and Fluttershy's was no better. The captain pulled Fluttershy into a tight hug.

“Congrats, Flutters! I knew you'd get her eventually!” Spitfire exclaimed happily as the yellow pegasus hugged back just as tightly.

“Thanks.” When the two released each other from the hug, they spent the time catching up with each other, swapping stories and laughs. Eventually however, Spitfire had to excuse herself.

“We've got a show coming up this Sunday and we need to be prepared. Say...would you like two tickets to the show? Ya know, for you and your lady friend?” Fluttershy hesitated in speaking.

“Well...I dunno...I don't want to impose like that...”

“Nonsense! In fact, now I insist that you come.” Fluttershy was about to say something, but Spitfire began to pout, her eyes large and her lower lip sticking out. While Fluttershy knew the Wonderbolt was kidding, she still couldn't help but give in to the puppy-like stare.

“Oh...alright. What time is it?” Fluttershy asked, giving in to the puppy-like stare of her friend.

“It's actually an evening show, so it won't start until five or so.” Fluttershy nodded and hugged Spitfire once more.

“Thanks, Spitfire.”

“No problem, 'Shy. The tickets should arrive tomorrow or the day after in the mail, so keep an eye out for 'em, alright?”

“Roger.” Fluttershy gave a mock salute, making Spitfire laugh.

“See ya then, Fluttershy.” With that, Spitfire rose back into the air and shouted, “Alright mares, up and at'em! Break time is over!” Some of the Wonderbolts groaned while others hopped up eagerly, waiting for their next order.

“Now time to go visit daddy.” Fluttershy said with a smile, humming a light tune to herself as she practically skipped through the city on the way to her father's home. When she arrived, Fluttershy called out to him, her eyes fixed on the open window of his bedroom. “Daddy? You home? Or awake for that matter?” It took a few minutes, but finally the sleepy head of Warm Breeze poked out of the open window, a yawn escaping his lips and his hoof rubbing his eyes.

“Hello sweetheart. Go ahead and head inside, I'll be down in a moment.” Fluttershy snickered at her sleepy father and headed inside to wait for him. His apartment hadn't changed much since Fluttershy had visited him last. The structure was much more simple than most pegasus designed buildings, and was also decorated much differently. While most pegasi had pictures or some kind of depiction of the pegasi of old, Warm Breeze had paintings of his own design hanging on the walls. They showed various things ranging from music to simple landscapes.

However, his best painting (at least to Fluttershy it was. He was too modest to admit to it) was the small painting of Fluttershy as a filly and his late wife. While the painting wasn't exactly amazing in terms of style, it WAS amazing because he had done it completely from memory. Fluttershy and her mother had been in Trottingham, visiting relatives and he had painted it while they were gone, showing them both in the pale light of the full moon. Every time Fluttershy visited, she couldn't help but stare at the painting.

“You know hun, if you really want that painting, you know you can take it.” The yellow mare turned and saw her father brushing his flowing cyan mane.

“I know...but I wouldn't feel right if I took it from you.”

The stallion shrugged and said, “Fair enough. So what brings you to Cloudsdale, Sweetheart?” He asked, his question muffled by the brush.

“I'm just passing the time while I wait for Scootaloo to get out of school.” He nodded, setting the brush down and hugging his daughter.

“Ahh. I take it you've already seen Spitfire?”

“Of course!” The stallion smiled and ushered the mare outside, where he followed and started walking.

“I imagine she was pleasantly surprised to see you?” He asked. Fluttershy nodded and quickly matched pace with the older pony.

“Mhmm. We talked for awhile before she had to get back to practicing.”

“She give you tickets to her show later this week?” Fluttershy couldn't have hid the surprise on her face, even if she had wanted to.

“Y-yea. How'd you know?”

“Lightning Streak gave me a ticket as well to go to the same show.” Fluttershy smiled. Her father had been dating the Wonderbolt stallion for at least two years now and it warmed Fluttershy's heart that he had been able to find somepony to love again after Graceful Flight had passed away.

“So...will I see you there then, Daddy?”

“Oh...probably not. I'll be...helping Lightning Streak prepare.” It wasn't until he had winked that Fluttershy truly understood his intent, and it made a dark blush rise to her face.

“D-daddy!”Warm Breeze laughed aloud, causing the few ponies nearby to stop and stare at the sudden outburst of laughter. His laughing did nothing to help Fluttershy bring her blush into control.

When his laugh had died down into light chuckles, Warm Breeze ruffled his daughter's mane and said, “I love ya, Honey.”

“Heh, love you too, Daddy.” The pair walked throughout the floating city with his wing draped over his daughter's back, the large appendage easy covering her whole body save everything from the neck up. The pair laughed whenever a curious mare or shy stallion would approach Warm Breeze and asked about his large wings.

The stallion simply shrugged and with a smile said, “Dunno. Just a family trait I suppose.” Eventually, the two found themselves at a small cafe near one of the edges of Cloudsdale, allowing them to look out over Equestria the way only pegasi could. “So sweetheart...I want your opinion on something...”

“Of course. What is it?” Fluttershy snickered as her father actually became a little flustered and stumble over his words. “Wow, not even in my wildest dreams did I think I'd see the day where my father would actually become speechless.” Fluttershy's little jab seemed to help Warm Breeze relax because he chuckled and took a deep breath.

“Well...I sort of...lied about you seeing me at the show. You see...I wanted to give Lightning Streak this.” The stallion extended his left wing and spun to grab something out from between his feathers. When he turned back around, Fluttershy gasped. In Warm Breeze's teeth was a Wedding Feather. A Wedding Feather was a shed primary of a stallion that's dipped in a special liquid metal that allowed it to be attached to the betrothed without interfering the pegasi's flight, as well as making it close to unbreakable. Warm Breeze's was a bright silver, one that would definitely stand out against Lightning Streak's blue feathers.

“Wow...it's beautiful...” Fluttershy said, taking the silver feather to admire it up close.

“You think he'll like it?” The yellow mare looked up and was surprised to see doubt laced into his face, a look that was foreign upon his normally aloof and tranquil face.

'I guess nopony is safe from the thralls of doubt...' Fluttershy got out of her seat and walked over to her father, pulling him into a hug and planting a soft kiss on his forehead. “He's going to love it. You know why?” The yellow stallion looked her daughter in the eyes and she finished. “Because it was given to him by somepony who loves him.” Warm Breeze smiled warmly and hugged his daughter back, wrapping both his hooves and wings around her.

“You're right...thanks sweetheart.”

“You're welcome daddy.” He took the silver wing back and tucked it back within the confines of his wing after Fluttershy stepped away. “So when are you gonna give it to him?”

“I'm hoping to surprise him right after the show, when they're all taking their bows.” Fluttershy smiled and quickly voiced her approval of her father's plan. As the two continued to make small talk, Fluttershy glanced over at the wall and saw that it was nearly four-twenty.

“Oh! I gotta go! I love ya daddy, and I'll see ya on Sunday!” The mare quickly hugged her father, kissed her forehead, and leapt off the side of the cloud. Fluttershy, while not the action seeker Dash was, still couldn't help but smile as she plummeted in a controlled descent. As she neared the ground, the timid mare leveled out and managed to land without incident.

“Whoa...Fluttershy, I've never seen you fly like that!” Fluttershy jumped at the sudden voice called out to her. The yellow pegasus spun and saw Scootaloo standing in front of the flower shop.

“S-Scootaloo? What're you doing here?”

“Um...working?” The younger mare said. “But that's not important, what IS important is how you flew!” Fluttershy felt a light heat rush to her cheeks at the praise. “You've GOT to teach me!”

“Oh...I...uh....”Thankfully, Colgate came along to save Fluttershy.

“Hey Scoots? I don't mean to be rude but...oh, hello Fluttershy!”

“Hello Colgate.” Scootaloo turned and saw the unicorn standing behind her.

“My break time over?”

“I'm afraid so. Sorry.” Scoots waved the apology away and rushed up to Fluttershy to steal a quick kiss, making them both blush darkly before turning back and heading inside. Fluttershy looked up and saw a wide grin on Colgate's face. “Would you like to come in?” The pegasus just nodded, not trusting her voice. The mares headed into the building and went left into Roseluck's office instead of right after Scootaloo.

“Where's Roseluck?” Colgate explained the situation to Fluttershy, all the while serving the yellow mare tea.

“I see. Poor dear...I hope it all goes well for them.” The unicorn nodded, taking a light sip of her own tea, sighing happily as the warmth rushed down her throat, leaving her insides warm. “What kind of tea is this? Can't say I've had it before...” Fluttershy said after taking a few sips, her brow slightly furrowed as she tried to guess the flavour.

“I'm not sure. It's Rosey's special Rose Tea. You'll have to ask her when she returns.” The older of the two nodded, taking another sip and reveling in the taste. The pair sat in the office, talking about anything that happened to come up. Eventually, the two came across the topic of intimacy. “So uh...if you don't mind me asking....have you...have you done anything with Scootaloo?” Fluttershy staved off the unconsciousness that threatened to make her faint. After a few minutes, the yellow mare forced herself to stop hiding behind her mane and shake her head quickly.

“N-no...I don't want to rush things...”

Colgate nodded and said, “I remember the first time me and Rosey did anything...she was so nervous she could hardly stop shaking. It was absolutely adorable. Eventually though, I managed to calm her down and she just...went for it when I least expected it.” Fluttershy nodded, a small smile on her face as she tried to imagine the florist being nervous. “Hard to imagine, right?”

Flutters nodded and said, “I don't think I've ever seen her nervous.”

“Nopony has. She does a lot to keep her composure to make it seem like nothing's wrong in her life.”

“You make it sound like she's carrying a large burden...or too many.”

Colgate laughed and said, “Nah, but she does have her moments.” Fluttershy sighed in relief, glad her friend wasn't in any amount of inner turmoil. She had remembered when Twilight had been crushed under so many duties, projects, and just overall emotional strain. I hadn't been pretty. It was around this time Scoots came in, looking exhausted. Immediately, Fluttershy opened her hooves and allowed the younger pegasus to collapse into them, pulling her close.

“Are you finished?” Scoots just nodded, nothing leaving her mouth beside a tired groan.

“You finish ALL your work Scoots?”

“Mhmm...Can I go home now?” Both Colgate and Fluttershy laughed and the blue unicorn sent them both on their way, waving as they left. As the couple walked to Scootaloo's home, Fluttershy listened with an amused look on her face as the orange mare complained about her work.

“But you enjoy it all, don't you?” Fluttershy asked when Scootaloo stopped talking for a moment.

“Heh...yea. Wouldn't trade that job for anything in Equestria.” The older mare chuckled and waited for Scoots to unlock her home. However, when they walked inside, they were both met with a surprise. “M-my house!”The inside of Scootaloo's home was absolutely trashed, her posters had been torn down, her couch cushions tossed all over the place and ripped up, her table had been over-turned, all her pictures had been knocked over and glass littered the floor. No other room in the house fared any better, her bedroom seeming to take the worst of it. “I don't...but why would....I don't....”

Scootaloo mumbled to herself as she tried to figure out why anypony would do such a horrible thing. Fluttershy pulled her young lover into a tight embrace and Scootaloo found herself crying into Fluttershy's coat despite herself. “Shh....it's gonna be okay...” Fluttershy whispered softly, brushing Scootaloo's mane slowly.

~~~~

The guards had finally left after spending the past four hours looking for any kind of indication as to who might have broke into Scootaloo's home. While they didn't find any clues, they DID discover that nothing had been taken. “I don't understand...why break in and not steal anything? It doesn't make any sense...” Scootaloo mumbled as she pushed the couch upright.

“I wish I knew hun.” Fluttershy replied as she swept the glass shards into a dustpan.

“They could've at least been polite and not made such a mess...such rudeness these days.” Scootaloo said, her tone light and joking.

“Heh, you've got a point.” Fluttershy said with a smile. However, in her mind she spoke something different. 'She's being so brave about all this...if it had been my home, I don't know if I'd be able to sleep...or even feel safe!' Finally, after hours of cleaning, the house was back about as clean as it had been before the break-in.

“So glad tomorrow is Saturday...I can sleep in until I have to go to work...” Scoots said, collapsing onto the couch, with Fluttershy sitting next to her. The young pegasus quickly corrected her position so that instead of being sprawled out on the couch, she was laying with her head resting on the older pegasus. The pair sat in comfortable silence as Fluttershy gently brushed Scootaloo's mane, humming a quiet tune.

“Hey Scootaloo?”

“Hmm?” The orange pony mumbled, not bothering to open her eyes.

“I was wondering...would you uh...l-like to go out on a d-date this Sunday?” Scootaloo opened her eyes and looked up at Fluttershy.

“Like...this Sunday this Sunday?”

“Mhmm...I mean, if you already have plans then-” Fluttershy looked down, sadness crawling onto her face.

“No! I mean...what did you have in mind?”

Fluttershy twirled her hooves together as she said, “Well...I was wondering if you'd like to come to Cloudsdale with me to see a show?”

“Ooh...what kind of show?” Scoots asked curiously.

“W-well...it's a Wonderbolts show and-” Scootaloo jumped up, nearly scaring Fluttershy.

“No way! You managed to get tickets to a Wonderbolts show?!”

“Y-yea...I didn't know you actually liked the Wonderbolts so much...I always thought that was Dash pushing it on you.” Scootaloo shook her head, her eyes bright.

“No way! That's one of the things that we have in common!” Fluttershy was overjoyed that she could make her lover so happy and it showed. “What time is the show?”

“Spitfire told me-” Fluttershy's voice was silenced as a hoof was placed on her lips. “

Wait wait wait....you....KNOW Spitfire? As in...THE Spitfire?!”

“Um...yes?” Before Fluttershy knew it, she was on her back on the floor, Scootaloo pinning her down with a huge grin on her face.

“I can't believe it! You never cease to surprise me Fluttershy!” Then, in the heat of the moment, Scootaloo leaned down and planted a fiery kiss on the yellow mare's lips. However, since she had gone down too fast and too suddenly, Scootaloo had caught Fluttershy with her mouth partially open as the yellow mare was giggling and when their lips had met, so had their tongues. They quickly parted their lips, crimson staining both of their faces. “Fluttershy, I'm so-”

“No...it's fine, Scoots...it felt...nice.” The timid mare managed to say, pleased that she hadn't lost her voice. Fluttershy lifted a hoof and caressed Scootaloo's cheek. The two shared an unvoiced message and slowly, they came together, pressing their lips together once again. After a moment, Fluttershy slowly parted her lips and lightly flicked her tongue against Scootaloo's. However, Scootaloo didn't immediately react. 'Oh no...did I go to fast? Oh...I knew I should've waited and-' Fluttershy's thoughts were interrupted as she felt a soft flick against her own tongue. 'Oh...my...'

While it was hesitant and cautious at first for both ponies, they quickly fell in love with the feeling and wanted nothing more than to continue. As the couple kissed, the line between love and lust started to blur and their kisses became hotter and more frequent, their tongues fighting for dominance and each of them loving the feeling. There was a small voice screaming at the back of Fluttershy's mind, telling her to slow down and stop, that neither of them were ready for taking it...THAT far. 'Shut up brain...besides, this is enjoyable for you too.'

Fluttershy told herself as she idly traced a line between Scootaloo's wings. The younger mare broke their lips apart, a line of saliva keeping them connected and let loose a deep moan that made Fluttershy's wings flare out behind her. It was then that Fluttershy snapped back to reality. “S-Scootaloo...we n-need to stop.” The orange pony looked down and the situation must've registered in her mind because she leapt off of Fluttershy, the amount of blood and heat in her face making it hard for her to focus.

“Oh my gosh....I'm so sorry, Fluttershy! I don't know what came over me and-”

“I-it's alright Scoots...just...the h-heat of the moment.”

“R-right...” The two shared a nervous laugh before Scootaloo said, “I'm uh...I'm gonna go take a shower...a cold shower...” Fluttershy nodded and watched Scootaloo (or at least her flanks) as she climbed the stairs to her bathroom. As soon as Fluttershy heard the door close, she released the breath she had been holding.

“I can't believe I did that!” While still nervous, Fluttershy couldn't help but feel a little...liberated at what she had done. As she thought of it, she was reminded of the painful stiffness that had made up her wings. “Heh...I should probably get rid of that...” Fluttershy took a few deep breaths and sat down and cleared her mind, utilizing a trick that Spitfire had taught her years ago. Before she knew it, Fluttershy was lightly being shaken by a slightly damp Scootaloo.

“Uh...Fluttershy? Hello, Princesses to Fluttershy?” The yellow pony opened her eyes and found herself staring into the eyes of her lover.

“I love you Scootaloo.” Fluttershy said, leaning forward and planting a soft kiss on the younger mare's lips.

Scoots smiled into the kiss and said, “Love ya too.” The couple crawled back onto the couch and Scootaloo asked, “So...when does the show start?”

“It won't start until at least five.” Scoots nodded.

“Alright, that's good. I promised the girls that we'd go to Canterlot for ice cream since I've been so busy...”

“That's alright. I'll come to Canterlot around three and pick you up. Is...is that okay?”Fluttershy asked quietly.

“Of course!” The pair hugged and cuddled on the couch. As ten rolled around, Fluttershy yawned and stretched, hopping off and fluffing her wings. “Oh...are you uh...g-going home?” Scootaloo asking, trying to hide the nervousness in her voice.

“Mhmm.”

“Oh....alright then...” Fluttershy could see how quickly Scootaloo had tensed up at the thought of Fluttershy leaving.

'She was only putting on a brave face for me...' Fluttershy stretched again and said, “Would you like me to stay with you tonight?” Scootaloo nodded, though she didn't mean to nod as quickly as she did.

“I mean...if you don't mind that is.” Scoots said, trying to look relaxed and aloof.

“Of course I don't mind hun.” Fluttershy smiled as Scootaloo sighed in relief. The orange mare hopped off the couch and stretched before yawning.

“I'm gonna go ahead and go to bed. You comin'?” The yellow pegasus nodded and the two headed upstairs and crawled into the bed and cuddled under the blanket. Just as Fluttershy was about to fall asleep, she felt a light nudge followed by a soft whisper. “Hey Fluttershy?”

“Huh?” The addressed pegasus mumbled groggily.

“I uh...I just wanted to say...thank you Fluttershy...you know, for staying with me.” Instead of answering with words, she snuggled Scootaloo closer to her chest, nuzzling the top of the younger pony's head. Scootaloo giggled lightly and closed her eyes, feeling safe in the hooves of the pony she loved.

Author's Note

Seriously though, who just breaks in and doesn't take anything?

Editor's Notes:
Someone who is... LOOKING FOR SOMETHING! DUN-DUN-DUNNNN! *Disclaimer: Legend has no idea what Nightroad has planned for the future, and is merely speculating for comedic purposes only*