Fluttershy Asks a Question
“Rainbow Dash? I need to ask a question. A rather... Awkward question.”
Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were relaxing in the warm Summer air on the outskirts of Ponyville. Today was a Sunday, a day where the service of few ponies was required. So for most ponies it was their opportunity to wander around and enjoy a Summer day gazing at nature in its full blossom while they were blessed with absolute peace.
“Yes, Fluttershy?”
They lay on a field next to the river which ran through Ponyville. They had no better way to spend their day of freedom than lounging around in each others company at the year's peak in beauty. And it was an excellent sight to see. Trees were in perfect distillation, a splendid and healthy green coating each and every branch. The grass shined in the yellow sunlight, creating acres of a rest worthy bed. The river rippled in the gentle wind, creating waves which rays of light could dance around and sprinkle with sparkles.
“Well I... I'm writing a novel... And I don't quite know what to do next.”
Side by side they looked at each other. Friends since foal hood. They could relate with one another like no other, almost like sisters. Almost.
“Huh? What's the story line?”
Novels... Not exactly Rainbow's lair of specialty. But she could understand fiction after reading so many Daring Do books. However, did Fluttershy share a similar genre of interest?
“Err... It's about a colt in Canterlot who meets a beautiful filly.”
No. Not at all. Rainbow Dash could never endure a book about romance. It was not her style at all... Though, being such a good friend, there was no doubt that she could at least have a shot at helping out a friend.
“Umm... Okay.”
And Fluttershy, being a kind and considerate young mare, understood that this was not a fair topic to ask Rainbow Dash for advice on. But it was necessary! She needed ideas and if that meant asking Rainbow Dash then so be it! … But perhaps she could... Make the boredom as short as possible.
“I know you don't like romance Rainbow Dash, but I'm just wondering...”
She stopped again... 'Just ask already! She won't think you're weird.' She attempted to tell herself. Unfortunately it was going to be a while before this bold phase battled to the front of her mind.
“Yes? Fluttershy? Ask anything you want.”
Maybe that would help. And a warm smile with it! Surely Fluttershy couldn't be nervous with such a welcoming invitation to say anything.
“I was wondering if... If you knew a way one of my characters could confess love.”
Love? What did Rainbow Dash know about love? She never even drew near to the subject, never even set her mind on it for five minutes. Why? Because when Dash saw a pony she liked there was no desire within her mind to show any feelings. The thought of... Love... Never captivated the full capacity of her brain. So now was the time that this topic of 'love' could really stand out. Never had she been cursed with a conversation to discuss these kind of affairs, but that luck was lucky enough to stretch as long as it had...
And maybe it gave her a chance to think about the ponies she fancied a little more closely...
“Err... I gotta go somewhere. Just wait here, I'll be right back!”
In nothing more than a mere flash the blue pegasus was up and gone, leaving her yellow companion alone in a field, staring in the direction of which Rainbow Dash had flew off. Alone in a field... Left with her thoughts on what to write next, and with the idea of what 'love' meant to her pumping away through her mind.
Dash was on a mission. Well, not really a mission as such, but an idea. There was somepony she could speak to. Not a pony, but at least someone who she could ask about this kind of topic. There was a desire she sought, whether or not it was one to pursue today was not important. She had to know what to do when the time came. And who better to ask than Spike?
Knock knock.
She banged on the wooden door of Twilight's library twice, waiting a few seconds for some response. It was not long before the door unlocked and swung open. Straight away, greeted by the one she was intending on speaking to, Spike appeared.
“Hey Rainbow Dash-”
“Spike. I need your help with something and I need to ask you in private.”
Spike saw the intensity of the pegasus' pace. She was quick and nervous, not normal for her. There was definitely something going on, something Spike was obviously given the task to figure out.
“Come right in, Twilight's gone shopping.” He stepped to the side of the door, allowing the frantic pegasus to swoop in. He shut the door after feeling a touch of wind pass him.
Rainbow Dash was really in a state. Sweating. Spike could see with no doubt that there was definitely something wrong...
“Spike. I need your advice.”
“Hahahaha!” He could only laugh in response. Even he knew how little a few words of Spike wisdom would help in whatever the situation was. Nothing would benefit from his advice... So what was it? “I'm sorry... What do you need help with?”
“Confessing.”
Spike was ready to point Rainbow in another direction, this was somewhere in Applejack's region. Confession was lined under honesty. But before he advised that the rainbow pony withdrew he had one last curiosity. “Confessing what?”
“Love.”
“Love? You want to confess love to a stallion?” From Spike's observation that was the only logical reason why Rainbow Dash would be acting so... Unusual.
“No. I just need to know how you would confess to a... Mare...”
In Rainbow's thoughts... That was not good... Why did she say that? It was as if her mind had only just realised what this conversation was about. Why did she ask Spike about love?!
“Err... Rainbow Dash... You want to...”
“No! I- I just want to know for...” She froze, losing all her dignity. She was digging herself a deeper hole... Deeper and deeper.
“Dash... I... I don't mind what you want to do. I won't tell anypony.” That was reassuring... He hoped.
It struck Rainbow Dash... Suppose one pony... One dragon... Knew what she wanted... That would be fine... “Okay... Spike. There is a mare I like... You had better not tell anypony.” She dived straight into Spike's face, staring him down without a fair fight.
“Okay! I promise I won't tell anypony!” He immediately took note that this was a huge secret, not something to be revealed to any pony, at all. “Who are you talking about then?”
“I... Err... I can't say. Not yet at least... I just want to know how to confess.”
“Hmm...” He scratched his chin. He was ready to give some structured and logical advice. “I think you should...” With the signal of his hand being pulled towards him Dash understood. She bent down and turned her head slightly while Spike rose to the tips of the scaly claws on his feet. He put his mouth as close to her ear as possible without touching and finally... He let loose his integrity.
The blue pony perked her head right up after hearing only one sentence. After a glimpse at the door she was gone, away again for the next part of her quest.
“Wait! I haven't finished!” Spike ran after her, but it was hopeless... She was already hundreds of metres away.
She returned to the river bank. Maybe now was the time... An answer to Fluttershy's question crafted from the wisdom of Spike's gentleman attitude... This was perfect!
But for once Rainbow Dash questioned her boldness. Could she really pull this off? She was terrified! What were the consequences? Did she even know what she was doing? It didn't matter...
'I'm Rainbow Dash' she thought, 'I could wrestle minotaurs if I wanted'... That didn't help in the slightest. Words were hardly an area of talent for the young mare.
There the river bank was, with the lush green grass field and the beautiful dab of yellow planted in the middle... Even from afar, Rainbow Dash watched. The mare was beautiful, elegant, simply divine... In Rainbow Dash's eyes she saw the shyness of her crush to be adored... And Dash had no idea why she thought like this, about a friend from foal hood.
Was this right? To make such sudden declarations? If it worked then it may never be more perfect. To be more than that of friends to the mare she loved... Failure? That was not an option...
She returned, and now it was time to deliver an answer to Fluttershy's question.
“Fluttershy.”
Fluttershy looked up behind. The rainbow pony had returned... With intentions to plunge the two of them into something they surely did not understand.
“Rainbow Dash? I'm sorry if I-”
“I have an answer.” Dash cut off the line, stating her success in finding an answer.
“Really?” That was great! But... Something wasn't right... Dash's face was at a slight glumness. That wasn't right at all! The expression looked like she was about to do something stubborn. Her voice was deeper and more serious.
However, the answer was on the verge of spilling. Whatever the reason for this strange appearance... Perhaps it was related? Next she asked the four words which Rainbow Dash hoped for. “How do you confess?”
From that moment, Rainbow took the nervous mare in her arms and drew her close. She softly put her lips onto Fluttershy's, keeping her grasp very gentle and her eyes tightly shut in fear of whatever could come next.
The yellow mare could pull away if she wanted, keeping her mouth on Dashie's was in no way compulsory. Her immediate reaction was to pull away, but after she realised what was happening it felt... Okay.
So she was kissing somepony... Some mare... That was fine! Probably... Did it matter? She never thought about it, never considered it, but she liked it. That was the only thing which mattered. Out of all ponies she knew, there was no other she would rather love than Rainbow Dash... Even if that was a bit weird.
Rainbow released. What had she done?! That wasn't the right thing to do at all! Why did Spike tell her to do that? “Err... Sorry?” She muttered. 'Sorry? Is that really the best you could think of?!' Those words beamed through her mind in disappointment.
“Aww... It's okay, Dashie.” Fluttershy hoped she could calm the cyan pegasus' embarrassment. And that was exactly what Dashie needed, to be rid of her nervousness. “I... I like you too.” She added a pretty smile which Dash simply adored.
A smile was returned by the blue pony. She wrapped her right wing around the yellow mare. They sat back down at the side of the river bank, holding each other in their arms for hours.
Fluttershy took Rainbow Dash's idea of a confession. The book she wrote later became best selling novel of the year.
The End.
