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// Chapter 1 
// Story: Tea Time With Fluttershy 
// by Torchwood202 
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	Fluttershy admired her work. The plates were out, the napkins were folded nicely, and the kettle was... um, where is the kettle? Just then, she heard the kettle from the other room whistle. "Oh, I believe my tea is finished!" she said as she trotted over to the kitchen. Sure enough, the kettle was on the stove and steam was coming out of the tube thingy. What is the little thing that sticks out of the kettle and pours the tea, Fluttershy wondered. Perhaps she would have to ask Twilight about that, considering the bookworm she is. But, she had a duty right now, and that was tea time! She made sure to get the crumpets out of the oven and then brought the tea pot back to the table. She then went back and made sure the crumpets were neatly stacked on the plate. There! Now she could truly admire her finished progress. As she set the plate of crumpets down, there was a loud knock at the door. "Just in time!" Fluttershy said. She walked around the table and over to the door. Opening the door, she saw none other than...

"Ah, your here! I just got the table ready Mr. Big." She said, greeting her visitor. "How do you do Fluttershy?" Our visitor said as she stumbled towards his chair.

"Oh, you say that every Friday! And still, I'm doing fine." Fluttershy said. "Dear me, are you shedding again?" She said, looking back at her usual visitor. He was big, both vertically and horizontally, but taller then he was fatter. He stood on his two legs as he sat down at his usual spot. His most distinct feature, you could tell right away, that he was furry. Like, so furry you can't see his face. His face was covered with hair, yet he combed it up as best as he could. Every bit of his body was in fur, except his hands and big feet.

"I am? I mean, sorry Fluttershy. I'll clean it up when I leave." said you can probably guess who.
"No, its ok!" She replied with a smile, "I'll clean it up. Thats what friends do for each other."
"It's my fur, its my problem. Allow me when I leave."

Fluttershy sighed, looking down still smiling. There was no convincing this fellow.

"Crumpet?"
"Yes please!" He said, reaching over for one. "Ah ah ah!" Fluttershy tutted, " Don't get fur on the table now! Where did the manners I taught you go?" "Oh, um... Fluttershy, could you be a dear and hand me a crumpet?"
Fluttershy, being closer to the crumpets, handed (or should I say, hoofed?) the first visitor his respective crumpet. Just as he was about to take a bite, there was another knock at the door. "Oh, I bet I know who that is!" She got out of her seat and went for the door. She took a glance back and took note that Mr. Big had finished his crumpet and was reaching for another one. She continued over to door and opened it to find...

"13th! And little GS. My, you've grown to be such a big doggy now!" Fluttershy said to them. GS shook his tail at Fluttershy, being restrained by a leash that 13th was holding. 13th snorted in reply, which probably meant, "Hello Fluttershy! It's been a loooong week..."

Fluttershy led them to the table, where Mr. Big was scarfing down yet another crumpet. He quickly saw Fluttershy and tried to chew faster. Fluttershy went with a sigh as 13th walked GS to the table. 13th was tall, maybe as tall as Mr. Big. He resembled a certain minotaur that Fluttershy met once, with horns and a ring sticking out of his nose. He had furry legs that had hooves at the bottom. His bare muscular torso was met with even more muscular arms. He was also a dark brown-ish red color, which sorta matched his appearance.
GS was black. Not night black, not dark black, but scorched black, like he was in a fire and was the corpse that walked out. He had some short fangs sticking out of his mouth, long ears, and a long, even blacker tail.
13th unhinged GS from his leash, and he promptly ran about the cottage, exploring it like he wasn't here last month.
13th turned towards Mr. Big and grunted.
"Hey 13th, how are you doing?" Mr. Big replied cooly.
13th snorted and reached for his back. Mr. Big's face, hidden under his fur, was a look of pure confidence. Ever since their fight at last months gathering, they didn't see each other as much as they did before. But now they were here.
13th brought out a piece of paper from behind him, and Mr. Big let out a small breath of relief. "What's he going to do, paper-cut me to death?" 13th slammed the paper on the table. Both Fluttershy and Mr. Big leaned in to get a better look.
The caption said "WANTED; REWARD: $10,000 along with the name of who was on the wanted poster. 13th looked smug as Mr. Big and Fluttershy looked back up at him.

"Oh my..." They both said. There was a moment of silence as 13th crossed his arms, smiling.
Then their was small applause. "Congratulations!" Fluttershy said "Your more famous than ever!"
"Is that the best you can do?" Mr. Big said, reaching for HIS back. 13th's smile faded a bit as Mr. Big brought out another piece of paper. 
Mr. Big slammed his paper on the table, reaching for another crumpet at the same time. It was now 13th's turn to lean in. On the wanted poster, it said "WANTED; REWARD: $1,000,000" There was silence as 13th's brow furrowed.

Suddenly, 13th reach a hand over his mouth, snorting up a storm. Mr. Big frowned. "What's so funny?" He said. 13th pointed at the words WANTED: SKUNK APE and began to snort harder. Mr. Big looked at the poster and deadpanned.

"Oh...my..." Fluttershy whispered, stifling a giggle into her mane.

"Darn you, 13th! You ruined my moment!" Mr. Big said with a frown, hurling a crumpet at 13th. 13th ducked just in time for the front door to open and the crumpet hit our next guest in his business suit.