A Long Day
After a long day of telling crusaders the story of how I got my cutie mark, I went home fed Angel, and took a nap. When I came to, there was a knocking on the door, when I opened the door it was Rainbow Dash. I let her in, got her some tea, and sat down.
Then Rainbow asked "hey Fluttershy what happen the rest of the day after you got your cutie mark?" I was a bit overtaken by this.
“How did you know?” I asked rainbow.
Rainbow said "I just felt like you were leave something out".
“I did leave out what happen the rest of the day. “
“You did” Rainbow said, with a shocked look on her face.
“do You want to to hear about it.”
"sure" said rainbow.
Lets go to the couch, then I will start it. As the two got on the couch.
"Hey Fluttershy how did you get angel too?" rainbow ask.
“That will be answer in the story too, I say to her. Oh where to begin with is tale.
The day I fell out of Cloudsdale, was a great day. Not just because I got my cutie mark, but also because I met a wise earth pony named Ray. But before we get there, let go from begin. After what felt like hours of play with the animals, I was very hungry. The animals now it too, felt a tug on wing, I look over to see what they wanted. There was a drawing on the ground of a house and arrow point to the west. It was getting dark and it would take longer to get back to cloudsdale. I had one of animals show me there. When I was being shown to the house, I notice that there was some mosey markers along the path. When I went to touch one it made me very calm. I came into view of this house, It was a small to semi-medium size hut with a old fence around it. By this point my little escort had left me to go back to his family. I was a little taken back by the fact that everything inside the fence was so well kept. I did not want to ...
“HOLD UP... hold up there! Why were you so confident then? You are scared of your own shadow” Rainbow Dash said.
“Rainbow... rainbow, I just got my cutie mark and spent like what felt hours playing with animals. It was the greatest day of my life” I continued with I was saying.
I did not want to just walk into some pony's house without asking, So I put my flank on the ground and waited at the gate. A little while later. I felt something or someone poking me, I look to see what is poking me, it was a very tired and chilly bunny. It look at me, like a small foal wanting a hug. I want over a laided my wings over it to keep it warm. Sometime later she had given birth to 9 baby bunny's and a … d... dead mother.
Rainbow was in shock. "Who was that bunnies then" ask Rainbow.
“She was Angel's Mother” I said bluntly. Rainbow saw the look on Angel's face.
I look at Angel, then said "You now Ruby is watching over you, and she is happy for you".
Angel got closer to me rested her headed on my leg sobbing. I said “We should continue this story tomorrow Rainbow” She node and agreed, as Rainbow left she gave Angel a hug. “Oh and Rainbow could you, CMC, and the rests of the group come over in 3 days, I have someone you want to meet” I said with a grin on my face.
"Sure Fluttershy sure" said Rainbow Dash
The Next Day
I met Rainbow Dash at Sugar Cube Corner, I had a cup of tea and some shortbread crackers. Rainbow Dash had a glass of orange juice and a bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar on it. Once we were done eating, I continued the story.
After I realized that Ruby was dead, All I could do was just confront the baby bunnies them and keep warm. It was not at all long before the owner of this house came home from fishing. I still did not know his name but I hope he was nice. He had a bucket full of fish.
He said in a very kind voice "what do we have here, a little filly that just got a cutie mark". I was very surprised by this, but I was glad he had a calm voice. The stallion that stood in front of me had a light orange color, with a circle for a cutie mark. On his face he had sky blue colored eyes, with a light goti. His mane and tail were silver. I was about to break the news to him, before I could say a word he started talking.
He said " the names Ray, whats is yours little one"
I said "I am Fluttershy". Did you say Fluttershy, I nodded yes. Ray then ask how are the bunnies doing. I look at Ray and he understood what had happened.
He pull me off the ground, then said "thank you for keeping them warm and safe" with a grateful look on his face.
Ray ask if I was hungry, I nodded "yes", by this point I had forgotten how hungry I was. We went in the house after put the bunnies somewhere warm & safe, and put Ruby to rest.
Before I went in Ray's house, I ask him "what was the mother name".
Ray said "Ruby in a sad tone, but lets not worry about right now Ray said cheerfully. What would you like to eat Fluttershy? I have a fresh bucket of fish, some carrots, some lettuce, and fruit. Oh... oh and for drinks I have water and orange juice.”
“A fruit salad with orange juice would be nice” I say softly.
“Have a look around and get comfortable, while I got the food ready.” Ray said cheerfully.
I look around the house, it had a there was a small greenhouse in the back, all the wood that made this house was very old. There were two beds. They were about the same size, one of them was large by a small amount, I thought it was ray's bed. But what was the smaller for then? Besides that it had some little things around on some shelves. Before I knew it Ray had called me to tell the food was ready.
"Sorry Rainbow dash, I have to go take care of something. How about you come over for dinner at my place tonight, I have a guest too" I said.
Rainbow was a little confused, but said "OK" and went off with the rest day to herself.
The Canterlot Meeting
I went home got Angel, I went to the Ponyville Train Station Bought a ticket for Canterlot. Waited on the outside bench of the station for 30 min. or so. Got on the train, had a nice chat with pony I was sitting next to. Angel was asleep on my leg. When we came to a stop, I got Angel up on my back. We walked to the princess castle, had some trouble get in but we got in. We got to the throne room, Where Princess Celestia was doing nothing except being pestered by a group of reports. Once Celestia say my come, she order all of them out with the Royal Canterlot voice. They all ran out with the gusto of a baby filly. “Why is it not Fluttershy, why have you come to visit us today” With Celestia speaking and adjusting her tone back to normal.
"I came to see ray if he is not busy right now" I said.
"He is on guarded duty right now, do you need someone to show you where he is" Celestia said. I nodded yes. “but before I go to him, may I ask Is ok that I bring him to Ponyville for 2 to 4 days.” “Why sure Fluttershy, Ray has to use some vacation days very soon. Plus he is under a lot of stress of late it would be nice for him to take a break” Celestia saying playfully. I nodded joyfully, I look at Angel who was overjoyed by this. Celestia called for one general to come in to the throne room, she explained the case to him and he agreed. I left the throne room with the general by next to my, and a overjoyed bunny. We soon got to Rays posts which was near one of the front exits.
Once we got there, the general step in front of my and said to Ray "Ray Starshot under the order of Princess Celestia you will be taken a vacation". The general left to go back to his Post. I saw a shock look on Ray's face, so I decide it was time for me to come out of hiding. I tap Ray on the back, he turned around and saw me.
“Fluttershy what are you doing here?” Ray asked.
I say “I came to get you because you are come to Ponyville with me”.
"Why?" Ray ask “well because I ask Celestia”
“Sense when can you do that?” ask Ray.
I said "When i became the element of kindness".
Ray quickly caught up with me, again said "why and how". given rays a quick laugh I said“Well Because I thought would be nice. I have some special ponies that I think you would like to meet you” He just nodded and followed. We left the castle gates and soon started to chat.
In till we got to the station, Ray was about to buy the tickets.
In till I stop him then said "I still have to repay you for buying my ticket so long ago" with a little laugh from Ray, i bought the tickets. Then we got on the train.
Once we got into our seats, Rays said " how is the bunny I gave you"
“You mean Angel, she is right next to you” I say with a grin. Ray look over, but only to see a bunny looking at him, a small laugh came from Ray. We had a nice long talk while on the train, tell him all that had happened to me and my friends. When we finally came to a stop, we got of the train and went to my home.
All that was said by Ray get to my home was "it has been a long time since I been to Ponyville"
We came to my house, to my surprise there was a welcome party.
Then Ray said "look like I you learned a lot from me"
I gave a smile and said "I would not be where I am today without you Ray"
"You flatter me too much Fluttershy" Ray said with a chuckle. I was about to open the door, but mister bear open. I thank mister bear for doing that. Ray and I walked in, I had one of the animals bring this bags up to the guest room.
I said to Ray "you are probably tired, why don't you go up to the guest room and take nap. I will be calling you calling you down for Dinner, oh we will be have a guest at dinner tonight"
“Will do miss Shy, will do” As I got in the guest room there was a box on the bed, I took off my armor and open. There is was a urn and a note in it, I opened the and read it.
Dear Ray,
I now that you may not like what I did, but this is for you. In this urn are Ruby's ash, I that you like to have them if ever find a place to settle down.
Sincerely,
Fluttershy
I looked at the urn, and was happy. A tear began to roll down my neck.
“thank you Fluttershy... thank you” I say to myself. I am glad Fluttershy let me take a nap and let me have Ruby's ash, I needed it.
Diner and a Second View
Rainbow Dash knocked at the door, when I finally opened the door. Rainbow was tapping her feet on the ground, she came in and took a seat at the table.
I said to Angel "go get Ray", Angel bounce up and went up stairs to get Ray.
“So who is this special guest we are have diner with us Fluttershy” said Rainbow
"Why, hello miss Dash it's nice to finally to meet the element of loyalty. The names Ray Starshot" Ray said in a very pleasant voice.
“What you are Ray in Fluttershy's story” Rainbow said speaking very loud. Yes, I am that Ray. “Oh..um... ok, when did you get here?” Rainbow said repeatedly.
“2 to 3 hours ago, after Fluttershy came to Canterlot talked to Celestia and forced me on vacations.” said Ray.
“You are very sneaky Fluttershy, very sneaky” Rainbow Dash saying in a playful tone.
I interrupt them and say “I think we should eat before the food get cold” It was made soup with a side of tossed salad.
“Fluttershy is this the soup you learned how make from me so long ago” Ray said in a calm tone. “Yes, Ray yes it is but with a little change” I gave a little laugh while saying it.
Before we leave the table Ray, “what is your job?” said Rainbow.
Ray said in a discourage tone I “I’m a royal palace guard” We finished diner, Rainbow Dash, Ray, Angel, and I went to the living room to finish the story
Once we were all comfortable, I would continue the story. But thought came to me, what if Ray finished the story.
I said to ray "how about you finish up this tale Ray"
Ray said "sure, where are you in it"
“We are at the point where you said breakfast is ready” Rainbow said with a mouth full of nuts. “Ok lets see if I remember what happened next, oh ya” Ray said this while looking at the floor of the second floor. I had cooked up the fish I just freshly bagged, got two glass of orange juice and Fluttershy fruit salad ready at the table. Me and Fluttershy just sat down to eat our meals. I was thinking about what to say, then came to me.
I Said to little miss shy "I will not be going in town until the day after tomorrow, would you like to learn how to feed, and take care of a animals” Miss little Shy was so overjoyed by this she finished her salad in one big bit. As the 2 days went by teaching miss shy everything I know about feeding and taken care animals. It was finally time for little Fluttershy to go, But with out a gift from me, a little baby bunny who had become very happy with Fluttershy. I bought her a ticket back to Cloudsdale. She gave me a big hug before getting on train.
"The end, but we keep in touch of each other by mail" Ray said in a drowsy tone. It was about midnight, Rainbow thank me, Ray for story and the food. Flying away at a slow pace. We should probably hit the hay and get some sleep, she nodded. I went to my room and she went her room.