Dear Princess Celestia,
Today I learned that while friendship is a wonderful thing, sometimes sacrificing something dear to you to keep that friendship alive is worth it. Sometimes you’ll only have to give up a moment of your day to listen to the woes of your friend. Sometimes, you’ll have to give one of the greatest sacrifices-your life. I learned this the hard way. I will be donating my kidney, the only one I have, to Fluttershy. I’ve learned so much from you. You’ve given me friends, everything I could ever ask for. Fluttershy showed mercy, kindness, and compassion. I feel like I’m returning the favor. I want to thank you personally for forcing me from my studies and showing me the world beyond books, full of so many wonders that are begging to be shared by friends. It’s a beautiful world, and I’m glad I could share it with Fluttershy, one last time.
Your Faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle.
***
Twilight held back her tears as she gave Spike the letter.
“Spike? Send this to Princess Celestia, please.”
“What is it? Did you write this?”
“Yes...please do it. I’ll tell you in a second.”
Spike obediently blew his fire on the letter, sending it to Canterlot Castle. Spike looked over at Twilight with a look of concern.
“Twilight?” he asked, concerned. “What’s wrong?”
“I...I’m giving my kidney to Fluttershy. My mind is set. I...I need to do this.”
“Twilight, please don’t...” he began, tears welling in his eyes. Twilight reached out to him, hugging him tight, for the very last time.
“Just make sure nopony hurts the books, alright? Don’t let them hurt you either...”
“Twilight...” Spike managed to choke began sobs. “Please don’t.”
“I have to do this, Spike. It’s only right. There’s something poetically just about it, like a greek tragedy. Romeo and Juliet. That kind of stuff.” she continued, releasing the hug. “I...Spike?”
“...yes?”
“I love you. Always have, always will. Stay strong, my baby dragon.” she said, opening the door. “Stay strong.”
“Twilight, no...” Spike tried to say, but Twilight had already shut the door, on route to the hospital.
***
Twilight walked up to the counter where Nurse Redheart was scribbling hastily on a sheet of paper. Twilight coughed, announcing her presence.
“Oh, Twilight, what can I do for you?”
“I want to donate my kidney to Fluttershy.”
“Well...that’s nice of you. But I’m afraid it’s too late.”
Twilight’s heart dropped to her stomach.
“...what? Too late? I...”
“Yes, somepony else already donated. She’s actually in the procedure now.”
“WHAT?” Twilight yelled. “Another donor? Who?”
“Patient confidentiality. I guess word got around town. Several ponies actually came up, but we took it on a first come, first serve basis. I was shocked at the generosity of the donor.”
“Rarity...” Twilight muttered. Her poetic justice didn’t work out. Her Greek tragedy...her perfect, story-like ending...how could that be ruined?
“Well, it wasn’t her, no. I’ve said far too much already.” she said, getting up out of the chair. “But if you wait, you might be able to catch her on her way out.” she noted, smiling.
“Thank you...” Twilight said, defeated. She shrank into herself, much like Fluttershy did, and sat in the waiting room, hoping to catch a glimpse of who donated. Possibilities raced through her head. If it wasn’t Rarity, then it had to be Pinkie. She was the one with the least amount of responsibility. Applejack had to work the farm, Rainbow Dash the weather. But what if Rainbow Dash exercised her loyalty to Fluttershy and defied her job for the life of a friend? What if Applejack decided to be honest with herself and donate? What if Pinkie Pie decided that Fluttershy was more important than cupcakes? It had to be Pinkie. A kidney for a cupcake...it seemed like a fair trade. It was Pinkie. Definitely Pinkie.
Twilight sat for hours on end, with no patients coming in or out. Did a transplant really take this long? Her books proved otherwise...
“Hey Twilight.”
Twilight looked up to see Trey, standing over her, a smile on his face.
“Hey...”
“She’s going to be alright, Twilight. It’s ok. Relax.”
“It wasn’t supposed to be like this!” she said, out of near insanity that things didn’t go as planned. Trey gave her a strange glance, unsure of what she meant. Did she want Fluttershy dead?
“What do you mean?”
“I was supposed to donate...I was going to lay my life down for her...it...I’ve caused you two so much pain that I’d right the wrongs...”
“Twilight, were you really going to lay your life down for her? You’d be fine, wouldn’t you?”
“I only have one kidney. I’d die. I was supposed to give it to her...”
“Oh.” said Trey, shocked. Twilight had shown compassion, then tried to sabotage a relationship, now she was trying to donate to keep it alive. There was something almost poetic about it. “I think that was a very admirable thought. It’s the thought that counts.”
“No, not really. Not when someponys life is on the line.”
“Twilight...” Trey began, hugging her. “Everything’s going to be fine. Don’t worry.”
“I...” she started, hanging her head. “Yeah.” she conceded.
Trey and Twilight sat in the waiting room for a short while longer before Nurse Redheart approached the two.
“Well, the operation took a little longer the usual, but it was successful. She’s in her room, in stable condition. She’s a little out of it, though.”
“Wait, I never got to see who donated...” said Twilight, a little tone of sadness in her voice.
“Oh, yes. They’re holed up in the same room, don’t worry.” she said, trotting off to attend to other matters. Trey and Twilight hurried to the room, for completely separate reasons.
Once in, Trey took a seat by Fluttershy, who was sleeping off the surgery. Twilight paced about the room frantically. There was no other pony in there. She sighed in frustration. She said they were in the same room.
“Well howdy, y’all.” said Applejack. Twilight turned around to see her in a hospital bed, being rolled into the room. Applejack. Applejack donated.
“Hey there, Applejack. I know she can’t say it right now, but both of us thank you...you have no idea how much.”
“I reckon you’d have done the same thing if I was in that position.”
“How did you find out? I don’t think I told you guys...” Twilight began. Trey looked over at her. She kept it from her friends? A selfish way to an unselfish act...
“Yeah, we wondered about that. Word got around town somehow, and Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and RD all talked about it. Is she asleep?” Applejack asked. Trey nodded.
“The truth is...” she started, her voice lowering. “I donated because Big Macintosh pressed so hard on the issue. He was more upset than most of us when he found out the news. He talked me into it. He still cares for her, that much is for sure. Honestly, I’m glad I did it though. RD needed to work the skies more than I needed to work the farm. We have extra hooves, she doesn’t. Pinkie Pie...well...she would reinjure herself tryin’ to bounce around like she does. I was the most logical donater.”
“What about Rarity?”
“Her? Oh, well...she would have, bein the element of Generosity and all, but I felt a stronger need to do it. So here I am. Huge hole in my side, huge weight off our minds.”
“Trey?”
Trey turned around to see Fluttershy starting to open her eyes slowly. A small smile appeared on her face. She was still weak, but she was trying.
“Flutterheart!” Trey proclaimed, rushing over to the seat beside her. He carefully took one of her hooves into his, kissing it. “How are you feeling?”
“Well...My side hurts...”
“That’s to be expected. How’s it feel to wake up to a new day?”
“It feels...good. It always feels good waking up next to you...I’m tired.”
Trey and Fluttershy continued to talk to each other while Twilight began to leave.
“Twilight?” asked Fluttershy.
“Yes, Fluttershy?”
“Thanks.” she said, the faint smile on her lips.
“I...” she began, almost saying that she didn’t do anything. “...thanks.” she said.
“You leavin so soon?” asked Applejack.
“Yes...I have quite a few things I need to fix pretty quick. I tried to predict time, and, well...didn’t work out so well. Besides, this would make a great letter to the princess.” she said, using the princess as an excuse once again. Applejack nodded and Twilight went out the door, back to the library.
Trey and Fluttershy continued to talk. Applejack closed her eyes, listening to the sweet nothings they were saying to each other. It was almost soothing, listening to two ponies in love. Trey could come up with some of the greatest lines she’d ever heard...Fluttershy couldn’t do anything but blush and smile.
“I love you, Flutterheart.”
“I...” she began, yawning. “I love you too.”
“Now get some rest...” he said, kissing her forehead lightly and delicately, avoiding injuring her. “I’ll be here with you all day.”
And with that, Fluttershy feel into her rhythmic sleep, away from the pain. Applejack soon followed suit, unable to stay awake much longer. Trey smiled at them, getting his journal out for a final writing.
She lived. It’s a miracle. We found a donor at the last minute. I was thinking I wouldn’t be able to love Flutterheart any more...but now we have the rest of our lives. More days of Frisbee injuries, more days of romantic walks, lovely nights spent cuddling up pretending to watch a movie, and of course, more days just to love her and bask in the glorious filly that she is. She is my Flutterheart...she is my everything.
Trey
glad for the update, Though I was waiting for Twilight to do it, might just have to see if someone re writes it like that.
Yay she lived! Awsome
Applejack outta nowhere.
I've waited so long! *manly tears* It was worth it! The update was everything I expected and more! It warms my cold heart...
that was amazing!...is it over?
Oh that Twilight.
yay.
i was half expecting Trixie
Yay!
In other news, stupid Twilight is stupid. "I'm not gonna tell my friends that their friend is dying because they are busy". Y U NO brain?
Also, I can't help but notice the incomplete tag there, so maybe this will continue? This seems like it could be a final chapter, though.
If this isn't the final chapter, then yay for more Flutterheart! If it is, then I need to read this in one go later on...
And yet there is no complete tag? Must be waiting to surprise us with a wedding scene or moar! 8D THANKS! ~Been dreamin', I've been waitin', for this chapter to come here! This shipping fic called Flutterheart, has finally made another start! The story now will tell us, if there is reason to cuss, and we'll find out if 'Shy will live, Tonight in Flutterheart!~
... Eeeeeeeeeeeyup! Trevor made a parody of Dashie's verse. Don't be hatin! (You know you're jelly that you didn't do it first! XD)
~ Magical Trevor, Minstrel of Equestria
p.s. If you find some way to keep this fic going for, like, another 20 chapters or more, Trevor will love you! (Err, in a platonic sense, of course, unless your signing off as 'Trey' is short for some mare name that Trevor is as-of-yet aware of... AUGH! A sentence that ended in a preposition! Does not compute! Systems shutting down! Initiate Emergency protocols! ALL HOOVES ABANDON SHIP! REPEAT, ALL HOOVES ABAN-
...
*Static*
35983 Somepony better not rewrite my own work without permission.
35991 This does seem like a logical place to end it.There's really very few direction i Can go from here. I was planning on a new chapter, though, but indeed, it may be wrapping up like winter. We'll see.
35988 Just goes to show you can't predict a story. Honestly, you guys weren't all wrong. It was originally going to be Twilight, but then I decided I should throw everyone for a loop for trying to guess the story beforehoof.
36002 No, no, I don't even like Trixie.
Anyways, Thanks for the continued support, everypony. It seems my little cult classic, not-on-EQD-but-good-anyway, slightly defiant of expectations story made it far in the brony community. Here, anyway. I'd be nothing without my readers, so give yourselves all a pat on the back. Since I have continued support, I might stretch it out. But all good things have to come to an end. I have at least one more chapter in mind.
All the best regards,
Trey
<- really to die
<-learns that fluttershy life is saved
<- AJ OUT OF NOWHERE!
<- piss but... happy as well
<- better fix that letter before it's too late
great chapter trey :3 but poor twilight
New Beginnings made me cry.... I Love how you bring the story with its twists and turns!!!!!
36019 "There really is no happy ending "-didn't you say that earlier?
36033
eeyup and still stands, Trey. Twilight is still heart broken, while Trey and fluttershy are happy. still no happy ending
I made the same mistake Twilight idid and predicted that she would be the donor. I was half right.
I COULDNT BELIEVE AJ DID IT! That means Twilight and Fluttershy are going to live! All of my yay!
36049 It's a bittersweet ending. The two main characters get their ending, but others feel... like a pile of . Oops, sorry. I meant to say 'shit'.
I almost feel sorry for twi...
And, what, no horse pn for R&J? Juliequine. I know I saw a romeo spoof somewhere... Aha! In 'story of the blanks', there's a 'Roneo'. You should use it
I liked this story. The ending was a bit corny though, looking back at it, I would even change the story a bit (kinda sounds lke a soap opera with tthe whole kidney thing if you ask me).
But I liked it anyway. I usually hate fanfics, but this one was very good.
Great job!
I loved this story.
Stirred up a few emotions in me -- It's why I set out writing, so I too could touch on things as deep and meaningful as this.
God bless.
so is it over or is their going to be more?
I was in the middle of an hour long YouTube video when I noticed Flutterheart had updated.
I paused that shit to come and read this. *goes back to video*
Win
Did not see that coming. While reading I actually thought it would Rarity since they are such good friends, but the reasoning behind AppleJack makes more sense.
Great Job! Keep it up the good work
Bravo mate i loved it
A very good story. Seriously. I can't wait to read the last chapter!!!
36203 Yeah, I put in the whole "...the genorosity of the donor" line to throw people off.
Also, I tried to make a little bit of a cupcake reference, but it wouldn't really work out with the tone of the chapter. "A liver for a cupcake" was about all I could get.
pushed the liver issue. Who's to say something won't come of that?
Twilight still needs to send another frantic letter to the princess letting her (and ) that she's still alive. That'll be in the next chapter, of course.
Trey
36279 Now if only I could do half the things I write about. Don't worry, I'm going to make a happier ending.
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BEST CAPTER EVER
you had me choking up on day 2 and day 3, it was just getting so depressingly sad, though it would kill several people if Fluttershy died, and i knew you coudnt do that. love this story, heartbreaking, heartwarming, four hooves up!!
New Chapter:
6 years later.
they get a little filly, white with a dark and light pink mane like Fluttershy's...
name the baby flutterheart, but reveal the name in like the last line.
Steal this idea.
Please.
Please dude, make that a chapter.
P.S make it have FS's eyes ;)
BEST CHAPTER EVER!
Is it over?
I loved this story, checked about 20 times every day, and want more of it.
This story blew me away.
Is it over?
I just read some earlier posts of the comments, and now I feel stupid.
this feels kinda like a cop out to me....
but good writing as always, kinda expected more to happen though.
would have been cooler if it was big mac himself who donated the kidney.
never the less good job
36509 See, I would have made it Big Mac if I didn't already state that my kidney wouldn't fit. Big Macintosh's kidney certainly would be too big if mine was. Besides, Ponyville would have some sort of kidney epidemic, which seems a little absurd, even for a fic
AnAwesomeBrony, just checked! Didn't steal your comment. Yours was better put. In fact, I've eonly read the comment ABOVE my comment.
And Dear author, we, the citizens of ponyville, demand MOAR! MOAR! MOAR!
36790 I'm sure everypony wants the same thing to happen here. Relax. Maybe my next story will be fan-based...where what the fans choose to vote on one week influences what will happen in the next chapter. Maybe.
36940
let the polling begin! lol maybe
That was so sweet, so sad and so........amazing, great story
It's still incomplete?
I feel sorry for Twi but i'm happy for shy because she found nice guy....DAMN YOU ZECORA FOR MAKIN ME RYHME!
D'AAAWWWWW
37425 Well thanks!
37450 I wouldn't say that...more like...suspense.
Love the story, but I have to ask why does Twilight sound surprised that the other ponies know?
>> “How did you find out? I don’t think I told you guys...” Twilight began. Trey looked over at her. She kept it from her friends? A selfish way to an unselfish act...
I thought Spike told them all on day 1?
>> “No, it’s not good at all. Now excuse me, I have to tell the girls.”
>>
>>“Why don’t I do it? You can go visit Fluttershy...”
>>
>>“That...sounds like a good idea.” said Twilight, exasperated. “Tell them to visit her, too. She needs the support.”
this is bothering me
37637 Well obviously Twilight, in her weakened mental state, forgot about Spike telling them, and, since she didn't tell them herself, of course she wouldn't remember doing it.
Brohoofs for all! /][\ *brohoof*
I just gotta thank you my dearest author...
you inspired me to write my own FIMfiction!
I checked a few times every day for this chapter ( U MAD BRO? )
And then it wasn't so special becuase of the wait...
I feel a pimple coming on.. I have a SOLUTION!
READ THE WHOLE STORY OVER!
For you, my dearest author, I present you...
A yay.
you deserved it. Job well done.
BUT THERE BETTER BE MOAR OR I WILL F***ing KILL YOU!
YAY! FLUTTERSHY LIVES!!!
Sorry I couldn't read this when it came out, my internet stopped for a while. So, is this the end, or is there going to be more? A new chapter maybe?
Why isn't this on EQD? Everyone would enjoy this, this story is purely amazing! Why would they reject this?!
But seriously Trey, great story!
37751 EqD, and I quote, "The EQD audience wouldn't really approve of Canon-OC shipping." I tried, but they denied.
37695 Don't worry, I have plans. I believe the tag says "incomplete", does it not?
38005 Man, that doesn't really make sense. If it's a good fanfic, it shouldn't matter whether or not it has a OC pairing up with a canon character. EQD must be out of their little pony minds not to accept this!
Anyway, EQD or not, it's still a great fic, Trey.