A Strange Dream

by Durant


Are You Cheating On Me?

"W-what?" Fluttershy asked.

"I asked if are you cheating on me with Twilight?" Rainbow repeated.

"Rainbow, is this about talking to her at the party?"

"A very small part of it is...its just everything else that has been going on lately."

"Everything?"

"Yes, everything. You’ve been acting odd, it seems like you go to see her all the time, on our way to Sugar Cube Corner I saw you looking at the library, and lastly when I asked you to dance you didn't answer me you were too busy ogling Twilight." Fluttershy sat down and realized what Rainbow was saying was true.

"Rainbow, I'm not cheating on you, I just can't-can't," Fluttershy wanted to say "can't remember anything thing" but mouth wouldn’t let her say it. She also wanted to tell her that Twilight did something to her but she couldn't say that either. It was as if an unseen force was stopping her from telling Rainbow Dash everything.

"Why, Shy? Why would you do this? We have been friends since we were fillies, married for fifteen years, two foals. Doesn’t that mean anything to you?"

"You know I love you, you are my everything. Twilight is just a friend, you’re the mare I want to spend the rest of my life with."

"Then why are you always with Twilight?"

"I can't tell you yet...:" Fluttershy had to think of something fast..

"Why not?" Rainbow still had an accusing sound in her voice, Fluttershy suddenly got and idea.

"Rainbow I really shouldn't tell you." Fluttershy said playfully. As Fluttershy said that Rainbow’s face softened.

"No, did you really get Twilight do it?" Rainbow asked. Fluttershys eyes widened as she realized the plan was working better than she had hoped.

"I did." Fluttershy said having no idea what Rainbow was talking about.

"Oh, thank you Fluttershy when will it be ready?"

"Um...in a few days."

"I can't wait, we going to have so much se- I mean fun" Rainbow said seductively. Fluttershy shivered slightly from fear, but also form excitement. As the shiver past Fluttershy shook her head realizing the thought Rainbow doing that to her excited her, she felt hot. Rainbow kissed Fluttershy and nuzzled her a little. Fluttershy blushed and nuzzled Rainbow back.

“I wonder if I’m as good looking as a stallion as I am a mare?” Rainbow thought out loud. Fluttershys eyes widen at the statement and blushed softly.

“I’m sure you look good no matter what you are,” Fluttershy said kissing Rainbow.

"I'm sorry Shy, I don't what got into me." Rainbow softly smiled at Fluttershy

"We all make mistakes Rainbow, the important thing is that we still together."

"Fluttershy you, Butterfly, and Mach are my whole life, I couldn't imagine my life without you."

"Is that really how you feel?" Rainbow nodded smiling at Fluttershy.

"I feel the same way."

"Well lets hurry home maybe we can see them before they are in bed." Rainbow started to walk off.

"There's no denying it now, I am in love with Rainbow" Rainbow turned back to Fluttershy.

"You coming or not Shy?" Fluttershy slightly nodded her head yes and quickly caught up to Rainbow. They walked down the empty dark streets of Ponyville with a few lanterns, the stars, and the full moon lighting their way. They leaned against one another, Rainbow draped her wing over Fluttershy. As they walked they talked about the future of their marriage and how great the party was. Soon they returned home and and kissed as they opened the door. As they walked in they heard hoofsteps upstairs, heavy ones.

“What was that?” Fluttershy asked

“Shy it’s just-”

“They're coming from Machs room.”

“Calm down it’s just-”

"No, Butterfly, Mach!" Fluttershy flew upstairs with Rainbow calling after her.

"Shy what are you doing it's just..." was all she heard. Fluttershy opened the door to Machs room and inside was a pony hidden by the shadows.

"Who are you?What are you doing?" Fluttershy cried.

"Shhh" the mystery pony hushed as they came into the light. As Fluttershy got a better look at the mare she realized she knew her.

"Shy, why did you fly off like that? You knew it was Sweetie Belle," Rainbow said coming up the stairs as Sweetie Belle closed Machs door. Fluttershy looked at the older Sweetie Belle then looked down.

"I'm sorry Sweetie Belle, tonight was been odd."

"It's ok Miss Fluttershy," Sweetie Belle smiled.

"Thanks for taking care of Mach and Butterfly for a little while," Rainbow said

"It's no problem. I love them. They are nicest foals in the world and they kind of remind me of my friends and I when we crusaded for our cutie marks. Plus they got me away from Rarity for a little while she is working Coco and I to the bone. I'm happy shes so successful, but I wish ponies didn't order from her so often." All three walked down stairs.

"Oh ya, there are some presents for you in the kitchen," Sweetie Belle said pointing.

"From who?" Fluttershy asked.

"Read the tags and find out," Sweetie Belle laughed.

"How much do we owe you?" Rainbow asked.

"No charge," Sweetie Belle answered as she walked out the door.

"Oh, well, thanks again," Rainbow called out behind her. Rainbow closed the door and looked at Fluttershy for a few seconds as Fluttershy looked back. They softly laughed as they walk into the kitchen and looked at the table where two boxes sat. One box was wrapped neatly and similar while the other one was wrapped in some old newspapers. Fluttershy and Rainbow picked up the neat present first. they unwrapped it quickly and inside were some amazing dresses with a note.

The note read: "Sorry for not being able to come to our anniversary party darlings, but we are very busy around here. I have never had so many orders at once. I hope you like you new, one of a kind, dresses."
Love,
Rarity, Sweetie Belle and Coco.

"I'm not really into dresses, but I have to admit it is nice," Rainbow said.

"I like mine too." Their eye slowly shifted to the last present and Rainbow read a tag.

To:Mom and Mommy
From: Butterfly and Mach

They both looked at the tag and let out soft sighs and opened it up. Rainbow eyes widened at the sight of it.

"Where did they find this...I thought I lost it a long time ago," Rainbow said mesmerize. Fluttershy looked at it and it looked like a normal music box. Rainbow smiled and opened it to hear it’s song. As the soft gentle music started to play Fluttershy realized she knew the song. It was song that was being played the day they first kissed. It was just a little filly kiss that didn’t mean much of anything, but the fact that she still remembered it might mean it meant more than she thought at first.

"I can't believe they found our old music box, I looked every where in the attic for it." Rainbow said. Rainbow hugged Fluttershy and slowly walked her towards the stairs.

“Time for bed Shy.” Rainbow said holding Fluttershy close. As they got to their rooms Fluttershy laid down and smiled at at Rainbow.

"Shy, I’m pretty tired, what about you?"

"Ya I am too." Fluttershy yawned.

"Is it ok if we just lie here with each other?" Rainbow asked. Fluttershy nodded getting closer to Rainbow Dash and slowly drifted off to sleep.