All outta bubblegum

by FaelaArts

What is this place, filled with so many wonders.

‘Code Red
All units must be reinstated as of yesterday. I want an evac team to the Gryphon kingdom stat. And I don’t want to hear any hobtrop about how ‘impossible’ it is, if one mare can do it, so can you private!’

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“Ok Angel, here is your salad, just as you like it.” Fluttershy put the plate down gently, gracefully landing and crouching down to smile warmly at her pet. Angel took one look at the food, and flipped it in Fluttershy’s face.

“If that’s not what you wanted, I’m sorry. I can make you something else if you like.” Fluttershy waited as Angel opened up a cookbook, and slapped it open to a page showing a carrot cake. Fluttershy shook her head gently.

“I’m sorry Angel, but that really must be eaten after dinner. You’ve got to have 3 meals before then. Please?” Fluttershy sighed softly as Angel stamped his foot, and folded his arms. There would be no arguing with the rabbit. Standing up, Fluttershy relented. Surely it was ok to have a carrot cake for breakfast once in a while, right?

“I will be right back with the ingredients. I’ll leave a fresh salad over here if you get hungry.” Fluttershy carefully prepared another salad, and placed it down on the floor. Picking up her saddlebags, she put them on and counted the amount of money she had to spend. There was plenty, she would definitely be able to afford a simple carrot cake.

“Hey Fluttershy, have a daisy, on the house.” Roseluck pulled a fresh daisy from the bouquet, and tossed it to Fluttershy, who caught it with her hoof and smiled gently at Roseluck.

“Why, thank you so much.” Fluttershy’s smile grew as Roseluck chuckled, and returned it. Putting the daisy in her mouth, she let the unique treat go through her tastebuds. Fluttershy knew Roseluck had been extra nice as of late, and with winter right around the corner, Fluttershy knew just how to make it up to her.

“Fluttershy, how’s that devil with pure white fur doing.” The salespony winked, and held out the ingredients as Fluttershy listed them off, placing them one by one in her saddlebag as she shook her head.

“Oh, Angel is perfectly fine, he’s really not as bad as people make him out to be. Why, sometimes he’s a regular...well, angel.” Fluttershy smiled awkwardly as the salespony raised his head to the sky and laughed.

“Right, sure. Anyway I’ll see you same time tomorrow.” The salespony chuckled as Fluttershy shrunk back slightly, putting the bits on the table and giving a smile in return. The salespony did see her almost every morning, due to the diet of one bunny. Fluttershy didn’t mind, however.

“Excuse me Miss, are you a one; Fluttershy?” Blinking in surprise and jumping back, Fluttershy dived for the nearest bush, peeking out as she realised she was in no danger. Smiling sheepishly, she carefully stepped out of the bush. The pony said nothing, and Fluttershy got a good look at him.

“Uhm, yes,” she spoke, taking in the armor worn by almost every guard under Celestia’s rule. Any message from Celestia would go straight to Twilight, and Fluttershy could tell this wasn’t for all of them, and was only for her. The guard levitated out a letter, and saluted.

“Maam!” The guard turned, and marched away, catching the eye of everypony, who turned their attention to Fluttershy. Shrinking under their gaze, she put the letter away and quickly shrunk back home, glad none of her friends had found her yet. They would likely have heard about the commotion, it would only be a matter of time. Angel had eaten the salad, and was thumping his foot in annoyance.

“I’m sorry Angel, this won’t take long.” Fluttershy put her saddlebags down, and picked up the letter, opening it and sitting down as she began to read.

‘Private Butterfly, you are hereby ordered to resume active duty. You will report to Location X in Canterlot in 24 hours upon receiving this letter. Failure to do so will not only rescind your right to paid leave, but we will also be forced to release your exploits to family and friends.

Welcome back Soldier.’

“Oh-Oh dear.” Fluttershy let the letter drop as Angel leapt onto the table and looked down at it. After a moment, he raised his head, looking to Fluttershy, and grinned.

“I-I d-don’t t-think I c-can do thi-this anymore A-Angel.” Fluttershy looked away as Angel glared, and winced as the rabbit lightly slapped her. Angel was right however, they had no choice. And it did mean she wouldn’t have to make a carrot cake. Fluttershy breathed out and her highly effeminate voice lowered, becoming more adult-like as her eyes took on a hard tone.

“So be it.” Fluttershy turned and leaned behind the couch, pressing a button and revealing a secret compartment. Pulling out the large duffle bag, she swung it around her shoulders, adjusting to the new weight. Leaning into the compartment, she pulled out a pair of sunglasses, designed to fit her head perfectly and never fall off, and put them in the duffle bag. Turning, she crumpled the piece of paper, and tossed it in the big. Finally, she sat down to write a letter to her friends.

‘I’m sorry everyone, Angel wants me to take him to the bunny migration down in Rainbow Falls. I won’t be back for quite some time. I’ve asked Zecora to take care of my animals for me, so you don’t have to worry.

I’ll be back as soon as I can.’

Fluttershy grabbed some sticky tape and opened her door, taping the note on the front. Leaving the house, she bent down as Angel dived into her hair, grabbing on. Closing the door, she turned and flared her wings, flying into the Everfree with reckless abandon. Slowing down, she knocked on Zecora’s door and bowed her head, voice once more normal.

“I-I need to you watch the animals f-for a while. I-I’ve got to go to Rainbow Falls.” Raising her eyes, Fluttershy saw the warm smile Zecora gave, and smiled in return, relaxing.

“Of course my dear, do not fear. I shall keep them safe and sound, while you go fly around.” Zecora bowed her head in farewell as Fluttershy once more took to the air at a slower pace, picking up speed once she was out of eyeshot of Zecora. Landing at the train station, she purchased a ticket, and stepped onto the train, taking a seat in an empty train car, and looking toward Ponyville.

“Goodbye,” she spoke, putting a hoof to the glass. Closing her eyes, she waited for the train to start on its journey, before opening them. Turning to her duffle bag, she opened it and pulled out the equipment. Putting on the black army pants, made of a tough material, she quickly tossed the jacket over herself, before pulling a cloak around her to hide not only her appearance, but the clothes.

Strapping on the knee pads and boots, she clipped a tiny speaker to her ear, and pulled out the final item. It was a small, thin weapon designed to shoot projectiles at amazing speed. Strapping it to her back, she glanced at the cloak to make sure it was hidden underneath it, and folded the duffle bag as small as she could, slipping it into a pocket.

“Okay Angel, your turn.” Fluttershy pulled off the hood and exposed her head, pulling her hair out as Angel opened a pair a scissors he had taken from the bag. Quickly slicing through her hair, her hairdo became much shorter, and less likely to get in the way. Angel stashed the scissors under the seat, and Fluttershy pulled out the sunglasses, and put them on, tossing the hood over her head.

“Activate,” she spoke, and her sunglasses sparked to life, showing her many different options such as night vision, infrared, and the location of any targets nearby. There was a pony two carriages down from her. After a moment, the options moved to one side, and she let her view scan the room. The sunglasses were also resistant to bright flashes of light, designed to adjust automatically to any light condition.

“If this is for some stupid reunion party, I'm going to shoot him in the head,” she spoke, settling down for the long trip to Canterlot. Angel tossed her hair out the window, where it blew in the breeze, before settling onto the train tracks. Brushing his hands together, he took a seat beside Fluttershy, and leaned back, closing his eyes.

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Back at Fluttershy’s house, the note carefully placed on the door, ripped under a strong gust of wind, and fluttered into the Everfree.

Author's Note:

The best thing about alternate universe tags, is I can do what I want.

Comments

[re- Yamsmos]

I can give nothing but my approval for this. Very original idea, one I haven't seen on here! Well written as well, nice job. Keep up the good work!

[YbJ]

[AbyssXIII]

I look forward to seeing where this is going.

[Mr Marshmallow]

Mm-mm-m-mmm!
I'm lovin' it!

[Emerald Shield]

A badass Fluttershy with a gun? I LIKE IT!

[knetch]

oh, i thinnk i am staying.
bring another round bartender!!!

[Grandfather]

Someone gave everyone's comments a thumbs down so I had to even it out and give everyone a thumbs up. your doing a good job out there keep up the good work

[FaelaArts]

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Thank you for the praise

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How do you know it wasn't me I could be playing ze double agent

[Smoker]

This looks promising. Keeping an eye on this.

[Grandfather]

5165773 Rainbow Dash: Are you a Spy?! Me: I would not be surprised...

[FaelaArts]

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Of course not

[North]

It's just like, going back into the field, so...
Cut my mane.
Pull out high-tech shooter thingy.
Get a high-tech walkie-talkie in ear.
Put on high-tech spy sunglasses.
Say OUT LOUD "If this turns out to be a stupid reunion party, I'm going to shoot him in the head."

In other words, you made Fluttershy completely and totally bad-ass in the space of one chapter.
Have a mustache.

[HauntingSpiritRisingMoon]

:5429325 SCREW THAT! TAKE A WHOLE BOOK-HORSE FULL!

:moustach: Okay I think Book-horse has had enough.