Prologue: Chapter 0: Where it all started

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I had always wondered what I wanted to do in life. I guess I never really thought about it. All I ever wanted to do was have fun. I just... don't want to be alone. I don't want to live a life where I can't have fun. I had always told myself that. I had always been athletic, awesome, and maybe sometimes a lady's pony. I never thought that my life would head in this direction. I never thought any of this would happen. Until it started. My name is Prism Bolt. My Mother's name is Rainbow Dash & my Father's name is Soarin. They are 2 of the famous "Wonder Bolts" and the best of the team. I had recently read a comic book about a hero that talked to himself A LOT. So I guess that's why i'm doing it. Well i'm thinking it. But I think that it may be cool to pretend that there is some universe of others that just so happen to be watching over me and listening to my story. Makes life more fun to think i'm talking to others while breaking the fourth wall... Although I suppose the fourth wall doesn't exist in my world... or does it? I guess I can't prove it. My life changed when that fateful day occurred. My mom must have been going through her time of the month because she suddenly threw me out of the house for no good reason...

~The Past~

*Thud Thud.... CRASH...BAM*

"I DON'T NEED A LAZY SON WITH NO PLANS IN LIFE IN THIS HOUSE!" I really can't stand my mother when she is like this. She yells, she won't try to at least see it my way, and most of all she throws things, like seriously. If the closest thing nearby is a book you might be okay but I wouldn't anger her while she is in the kitchen. Not that her cooking is all that great anyway.
"MOM YOU ARE OVER-REACTING!" I feel like the only way really to make her hear my words was to yell at her. Especially with how loud she yells. I admit I have no real life goals, but can't having fun with the life I have be my goal in life? After all Aunt Pinkie Pie seemed to do it, and very well too.

I don't normally yell back at my mother but nothing annoys me more than being insulted.... and some other stuff... I’ll get to that later. My mom & I always fight like this. Sometimes we fight over little things like how I refuse to eat certain foods, and sometimes it will be for absolutely stupid reasons, like now. I just don't see why instead of yelling she could have just talked to me like a grown up would to another grown up. Maybe it was something I said. No you know what it was in no way my fault! *Sigh* Maybe if my father had been here for the argument things wouldn't have gotten so bad, but it wasn't his fault, but it sure as hell was not my fault!
My mother just continued to scream at me,"This is exactly what I was telling all the girls about! You have no drive to do anything! You can't even fix things with Whirlwind! At least when you two were together you were more... FOCUSED! WHY CAN'T YOU TAKE THINGS MORE SERIOUSLY?! DON'T YOU WANT TO MOVE OUT?"

That was totally uncalled for. Whirlwind is my ex marefriend. She was really sweet to me but... things... just didn't work out. She had forgiven me a few times before but... I don't think I deserve to ask for another chance.... N-Not that she wouldn't be able to resist my charms or anything! I... just don't think it would be right... yeah that's it.

"WELL EXCUUUUUSE ME FOR SCREWING UP MY LIFE! UGH! THIS...THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!" The moment those words flew out of my mouth I realized that I probably shouldn't have said that. Awww Damn. Look there are tears in my mom's eyes. I feel like my eyesight is fuzzy as well, but I’m biting my tongue to suppress whatever is in my eye from leaking out. I refuse to lose my pride and show tears simply just because we are arguing... but...

"GET OUT! GET OUT! GET OUT! GET OUUUUUTTT!!! AND DON'T COME BACK UNTIL YOU APOLOGIZE! YOU KNOW WHAT?! NOT EVEN IF YOU APOLOGIZE! NEVER COME BACK HERE!!!" My eyesight becoming more and more vague I feel a heavy weight in my gut, almost heavy enough to make me sink through the flooring of my house, but I am not about to lose this argument, not when it's so important for me to win this fight. In the heat of the moment I feel my face heating up a headache coming on suddenly the room is silent, the room is suddenly looks as though time had slowed.

I finally shout," FINE! DON'T BOTHER LOOKING FOR ME! DON'T BOTHER MAILING ME! JUST NEVER, EVER TRY TO EVEN LOOK AT ME FROM ANY TYPE OF "MAGIC MIRROR" OR WHATEVER THE HELL PRINCESS TWILIGHT OR YOU COULD EVER COME UP WITH!" I feel like I won the fight, but at the same time I feel like I have lost. I just don't know what happened after that fight. All I remember is that it had started to thunder storm.
At that point there was just so much pressure going to my head I just don't remember anything more than it was raining and I crash landed... well I think I crash landed, looking around right now all I can see is a ditch that I am laying in it. I sit back up and just stare at the bottom of the hole being pelted by the rain. Sure I could have just stayed above the clouds but... I just didn't feel like I should. So I sat in the rain. Not even looking around to see where I was. That must have been the longest, coldest, and loneliest rain showers I have ever been through. The rain felt like it lasted for days, but the rain never let up. I was just so angry I wound up staring at the hole I was in, and then I slept, when I'd wake up i'd see the rain water filling the hole so i took my leave and simply sat in front of the hole and watched it fill up with rain water, still angry. I'm not sure if I’m angry at my mother, or whoever, but I was just angry. I refuse to apologize even now. My mother didn't even care to look for me. But right now... I feel like maybe it would be nice for someone to find me, but I immediately throw away the though just staring into the newly made water hole I created. The rain had suddenly felt a whole lot warmer as it touched my face, but my eyesight got blurry again so I wiped it from my eyes. I felt like I needed a tissue... and maybe a friend. Almost as if my wish was granted I suddenly I heard a voice.
"Prism? Is that you?"

I hear that voice, it's very familiar, a mare's voice that sounded very sweet well at least to me it did, but confused. I almost felt a whole lot better, but I didn't turn around, I felt like I didn't want my face to be seen. I never would have thought I would have ran into her of all ponies. Maybe it was fate...Maybe destiny...Maybe chance or coincidence... but then again... maybe it was something more. Before I knew it she was sitting beside me, I just stared at the water hole so I wasn't sure who she was 100% but I had an idea, the annoying sound of water hitting something repeatedly gave me the idea she was holding an umbrella.

"Oh it is you!" The familiar voice stated proudly. Suddenly my eyes were covered, but I was so annoyed I didn't really care. "Guess whooooo?"

I really shouldn't have been as mad as I was at a friend who was just trying to be friendly, but I angrily calmed myself and asked, “Do I look like I am in the mood to be doing this... Anthea?"

The mare's name is Anthea. A lot of our friends call her Annie, including me. I always enjoyed her company since she was always understanding and didn't mind listening to me talk. A pretty Light Pink mare with a light greenish mane. She had been single all her life as far as I know. I used to think she was in love with one of my good friend Turquoise but I they both kept telling me they were like siblings. That it would be too weird. I'll tell you all more about Turquoise later.

She had let go stating "I can't tell in case you forgot." She had begun to wave her hoof in front of her eyes smiling, then frowning when she stopped. But then she turned her attention to her now wet coat “Oh jeez you're soaking wet. What are you doing here in the rain?"
A little annoyed a little happy I simply replied sarcastically, “Oh well you know I felt it was a lovely day to stare at a waterhole."
I'm sure she knew I was speaking sarcastically but she had no remarks aside her asking," Waterhole? You mean I'm at the Waterhole? I thought I was heading home. I must have gotten lost. Prism can you take me home? If this is where the waterhole is I’m not sure which direction I’m supposed to walk."

I don't reply to her request I simply asked," How did you know it was me?" Her response had shocked me though it probably wasn't as big a deal as I thought it was.

"I heard you talking to yourself. And there aren't that many ponies with rainbow colored manes. I saw a rainbow blur and hoped for the best~" With her stating that I had not realized that I had been talking to myself all this time... wait no I was talking to my audience... but to her I was talking to myself... oh jeez does this mean that she heard me say all this?
As I began to sigh I finally turn my face to look at Annie, she was smiling at me and cocked her head," Is something wrong?" I think she was trying to be cute. She does that from time to time. She can be the sweetest little mare, to the most dangerous, to the most flamboyant.
At this point I just don't care at all who knows. I was a little hesitant to tell her because I didn't want her pitying me but I just felt like I had to tell her. I don't know why.

I had calmly stated to her, "I got kicked out of my house. I have been sitting here ever since the rain storm started." It must have been a long time because when I looked at Annie her face sank into a open mouthed shocked face.

"YOU'VE BEEN SITTING HERE FOR 3 DAYS?!" Rubbing my head because of her nearly screaming in my ear I looked at her with shock... not that I think she'd be able to tell. I didn't even realize that I had been there for days, but that explains the pain in my stomach, that's probably hunger. I feel hungry but for some reason I just don't want to eat.

While I thought to myself Annie had bitten my ear," OW OWOWOWOWOWWOW!!!! What are you doing?!"

Annie had let go I can see her angry face staring at me," I'm taking you home with me! You need to eat, and to get out of this rain!"
I had rubbed my ear with my hoof, I felt a little sink where she bit my ear, she may have left marks but I can't see it. I look at her and ask annoyingly," Couldn't you have just asked me to come with you instead of pulling me by the ear?!" I swear everypony is either yelling at me or hurting me lately.

"You wouldn't have come if I offered! So I'm commanding you!" I began to walk back towards the waterhole but then I heard sniffling. I turned around and saw Annie, she begged me, "PLEASE PRISM" She had started crying and it began to make me feel really guilty. But I had to stand my ground! This was about a Stallion's Pride! she continued to cry," I...I can't stand to see you suffer like this... I can't stand it! Just please come home with me! I...*SMACK*
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*The Present time*

I hold my head in pain and feel a bump forming. I kind of whined a bit,"Owwwww," as I turn around who else would it be but Annie. "THAT ISN'T WHAT HAPPENED! Tell the real story to the readers!" She had proclaimed pointing at a random direction... or at least I think it's a random direction.

I was confused by what she said however I replied instantly once the pain dialed down,"Wha... What? Readers? Don't you mean listeners? Wait how did you know that I was narrating?! And don't you mean watchers? If I'm to tell my story it would definitely be in a tv show or a movie not some book or some... I dunno electronic story book."
Annie had been showing she was mad, but I feel like she was being more playful mad than mad mad. "You have been doing this ever since you started reading that comic book! NOW TELL THE REAL STORY Mister~!"
*Smack*

I hold my head in pain, she had hit the SAME spot. I just can't argue with this girl. "OWOWOWOWOW! Alright, alright! Anything for you! Just stop hitting me! "

Annie had stood on her hind legs waving her forelegs," Yay! Story time~" I look at her in confusion, “wait... you're going to listen to me Narrate?!"

She had immediately responded with some weird kissy face,"Whaaaaaat? Don't you love me? If you loved me you'd narrate the story to me & the readers <3"

I feel slightly embarrassed with how she worded that, “Come one honey.... not in front of the watchers...." I cower in fear... Annie had raised her hoof stating, "Reeaaderrss!"

I hold my head before she could smite me. “WOAH, WOAH, WOAH, WOAH! Alright! Readers! Readers it is!" She turned away from me at a random direction and she winked at something.... or somepony.... No there are no windows or ponies around... "Who was she winking at?" I think to myself. Anyhow where were we? Oh! Right So...
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*The Past*

Annie had tried to persuade me but I wouldn't budge. Prism you should really come home with me *She feels around for his face cheeks with both hooves holding an umbrella with her magic* I felt really embarrassed that she was holding my cheeks, but my heart started to pound, I had a weird feeling in the back of my throat. Almost as if I was expecting something to happen. The heat my heart was producing was showing me my body was actually really cold and it began to hurt. My face began to heat. I feel glad Annie can't see, she would be able to tease me forever if she noticed this.
I wasn't expecting it to happen, but that was the first kiss that Annie and I share- *smack* "OW! Alright, alright! I'm sorry! Hahaha... owwww. You really are strong... What really happened was that Annie...."
Annie had told me, “Prism you should really come home with me" I think she was actually TRYING to seduce me. *She feels around for his face holding his cheeks with both hooves* I stared sadly at her, I close my eyes and state, Annie... I'm sorry but I can't. I don't deserve your help... I don't deserve anyponies he-"
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~The Present~

"And that is all I remembered of that day. Annie care to tell them what you did?"
Annie had taken a victory pose,"I head-butted him" she stated proudly. She head-butted me. *He interrupts her saying it in unison* Annie had proudly stated," What can I say? I'm hard headed. hehe~"
I state almost as if I were a professor" And with her horn being in the way of the head-butt I was seriously knocked out.... I mean I was only knocked out because I was already weakened from my hunger. My awesome self would never go down in one shot." I state proudly crossing my fore legs.

Annie smiled at me almost as if something had popped into her head, “That reminds me have you eaten today?" I simply replied happily," Oh yeah I had a sandwich~ you sure make the best ones~"
Annie had asked sweetly," So you're full?" She showed me a sweet smile.
Feeling like I knew where this was going I started to feel like we were about to have some fun “Yes. I. Am~" I smile at her back. Annie had grabbed my face cheeks and I suddenly felt like this was familiar, but I shook off the feeling. She wrapped her hooves around my neck, and I felt things starting to get intimate... until I look at Annie. Her head had leaned back & that is all I remember of yesterday.
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This is the beginning of a story that would change my life.

Chapter 1: Rainbows.. The Reason I love them is...

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~The Present~

I like my mane, I really do. It's a weird subject to start off a new.... well "chapter" as Annie had said I should do. I think episodes, or movies are better but Annie insists on calling it chapters for some reason... Well anyway when I was younger I wasn't too crazy about my mane. Ponies would call it a girls color, or say that I was gay. I have nothing against gay ponies, do whatever makes you happy, but I just... didn't like the bullying. My mom had never exactly "Helped" or made me feel better, actually she did the opposite. She would shout at me that I am the stallion of the world famous Rainbow Dash & Soarin. The "Best" Wonderbolts there are. She would tell me to stop being a wimp and to keep my head up. Now that I think of it maybe she was at least TRYING to make me feel better. As I grew older I began to actually love the mane I have, to me it's unique! It stands out! The way I was born to be! To stand out and be awesome! But honestly I never knew how much I loved my mane, until she showed me just how much more to it there is to love. Just by the fact that she loved it.
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~The Past~

"ngghhh...." I... I can't see anything.... What's going on? My neck... I don't think I can move it?! My mouth... what? Nothing is working! What's going on!?!? Wait... I hear somepony's voice... It's... Auntie Fluttershy?

"What happened to him? Is he okay? You're soaking wet! Where were you? Why are you so wet?" Sounds to me that Auntie Fluttershy is talking to someone. Auntie Fluttershy is a mare that is... well actually pretty for her age. She is very sweet and kind, she has a unique ability to talk to animals. I used to call her Aunt or just Fluttershy, but my mother had beaten some manners into me and makes me call her "Auntie Fluttershy" because I need to show respect for her. My mom owed her big time for some reason, It's because of her she met our pet turtle Tank.

I suddenly hear Annie's voice... "Mom please don't ask so many questions at once, I know i'm wet but it's because Prism tricked me into thinking I was at a watering hole, I didn't know I was outside our cottage."

That must have been confusing for Auntie Fluttershy because I she asked Annie," I thought you said you found Prism unconscious?" Is that what happened? If I recall correctly I was talking to Annie and ... and... Y’know I don't even remember...

"hahaha, noooooo, nonononono I mean Yes! I found him NEAR a watering hole," Annie explained... Did I even explain that hole to her? I forget.

"You mean the river outside our house?" Auntie Fluttershy asked.

"No, I actually don't know where the hole came from," Annie stated confused,"I'm going to put him onto the couch." Auntie Fluttershy helped her... man do I wish I could see myself right now, being touched by two pretty mares. Hehehe I can just imagine them now... Suddenly I feel the comforting feeling of a couch on my back. I try to move again, but I can't really move. I think maybe i'm in some sort of dream... no it feels too real. I don't know the word for it but I’m basically awake yet asleep at the same time. But I feel my mouth being able to move, but before I can speak I hear Auntie Fluttershy & Annie talking.

Annie had finally started answering Auntie Fluttershy's questions. "Prism was out in the rain for 3 days apparently. From what he told me, I think he hasn't eaten. I don't know why he was in the rain though. As for why he is unconscious... I guess.... he fainted from hunger?" Auntie Fluttershy must have been shocked because I could hear her running and heard the sound of pots and pans being flung around. The loud noise woke me up.

"ARGH!" I was caught off guard... like seriously off guard. Annie was staring at me, her face was distant but close enough to startle me. "What are you doing?! Ahhhh I got such a headache!"

Annie just giggled and greeted me, "Good morning... night... well its night time, but good morning sleeping beauty~" Annie had always been playful, but something about being called a princess kinda annoyed me. I felt like I was being compared to another mare, my friend Starburst. I'll tell you more about her later. Annie continued to talk, "Yeaaaahhhh, sooo, about your head... you kinda fainted... but don't worry I already applied first aid." I rub my head and feel band aids in my mane...

"yeaaaah I can see that... maybe Auntie Fluttershy should have handled that," I suggest.
Annie showed me some sort of pouting face and hit me in my shoulder. "Well excuuuuuse me. Wait a minute! Why were you in the rain anyway?" I know Annie didn't mean anything by it but I suddenly remembered the fight I went through. I just remembered it so clearly that it was almost as if I had relived the whole moment. I became irritated and rotated facing the back of the couch. Annie must have been irritated... or maybe not... her tone of voice was playful yet irritated at the same time, "HEY! Don't think I can't tell you turned away from me! That's rude! Hey! You listening?"

Annoyed I buried my head between the couch back and seat pillows drowning out Annie's voice. Suddenly I smelt something nice and warm. The food smelt delicious. I was ABOUT to turn around and look at what the smell was but suddenly I was struggling to move inside the couch, "mmmph! Wha-" I struggle enough and finally peer my head into a comfortable position. Annie was laying on me in an odd position. "...Annie... you're hea-"

Annie covered my mouth and looked at me with a dangerous facial expression, “If you say heavy i'll end you now." The threat wasn't what was scary, but the fact she said that with a smile kind of spooked me...

"You need to get off me... ow! ow ow ow! No seriously you need to get off! My hoof!" My hooves were wrapped in bandages. I can't believe I hadn't noticed, it kind of hurt to move them.

"Anthea! Get off him, you should know better than to lay on an injured pony." Annie had finally gotten off me, relieved I sit into a more comfortable position. “Here you go Prism. You must be hungry. You're all skin & bones," Auntie Fluttershy put a plate in front of me. I don't know what made it so alluring but something about the heat, the smell, everything about it was just awesome. Maybe it's because I haven't eaten in a while. I sit and stare at the soup waiting for it to cool.

Something about this was making me hungrier, feeling like I was going to be slapped I realized I had forgotten something important," Thank you very much Auntie Fluttershy." Normally I wouldn't be so formal, but my respect towards her never wavers.

Suddenly a spoon was in my face, Annie was levitating the spoon in front of me, "Say ahhhhhhhhh" Embarrassed I turned to Auntie Fluttershy but she only giggled and left the room. Feeling a little uncomfortable I begin thinking to myself. Sometimes when I think to myself I end up thinking about the things that bother me most at the time rather than other things... and right now I am being bothered by the fact that I was being mean to my friend who was only trying to help.

"I'm sorry Annie. For ignoring your question. But could you please just respect my privacy and not ask me about it?"

Annie put the spoon down and began to mix it into the bowl, she just stared at the bowl for a minute, sighed and finally spoke, "Nope ~" she sang levitating the spoon towards me... only this time it kept getting closer and closer.

"Uhmmm Annie that looks a little hot. Steam is still rising from it," I state as I stare at the spoon

I try to alarm Annie about the spoon, but she just smiled at me still," uhhh huuh? Weeelll I can't really tell. I don't really feel like making sure if it's hot or not. Maybe if I heard a certain story about a certain stallion who was sitting in the rain I’d be more careful~"

I open my mouth only to argue back but the spoon had flown into my nose. I sneeze and wipe my nose on my foreleg, "ARGH! JEEZ! Didn't your mother teach you about KINDNESS?! You shou-" before I could even finish my sentence there was not one spoon but two spoons levitating towards me. "Annie you wouldn't... would you?" I ask feeling a cold chill down my side. Obviously a bad sign.

"I dunno? Would I? I can't see your mouth unless you keep it open~ But I also can't tell the temperature of the soup because I don't feel like being careful. No but really I can't see the color of your mouth when it's closed," Suddenly three more spoons show up and I already feel a future vision or something of what is going to happen to me if I don't talk...

"Alright. You win." I finally yield. Annie who was doing some sort of victory pose, while I wipe the single tear from my eye, feeling pathetic to be defeated in such a way. Some part of me actually felt happy that she was going to such lengths to make me feel better, but still I didn't want to tell her, but unless I want some burns I’m gonna have to tell her. I began to explain the situation to Annie," My mom kicked me out of the house because I don't have any plans for the future. I admit that at my age I should have some dreams, but all I can really imagine myself doing is having fun. I just don't know of anything that I would want to do, but to have fun."

I could tell that Annie was really listening, she looked at me intently as I talked, but after I finished explaining she stayed silent, raised the spoon blew onto it then raised the spoon to me," You should eat." Honestly I was confused, I was expecting her to lecture me, maybe get mad at me, but she was calm and kind. One problem however... It's embarrassing that she is feeding me. I admit that I can't pick up the spoon but It would probably be too cool for me if I waited to drink out of the bowl. Before I can finish thinking she shoved the spoon into my mouth "Here~" she sang as I nearly choked on the soup.

"Aren't you going to lecture me or something? Like tell me to go apologize to my mom?" I ask her.

She simply smiles again and replies, "If I told you to go apologize would you? Just because I told you to? Even If I did it wouldn't matter if you apologized if you didn't mean it." Something about Annie was making me feel better... maybe I’m just relieved that she didn't lecture me. THAT would have been annoying. She held spoon to me blowing at it, her lips are so pret- WOAH! Wait! What am I thinking about?!

I shake my head, which must have confused Annie because she asked," What's wrong? Don't like the soup?" She drank from the spoon that she was feeding me with, I’m glad she couldn't see me right now because my face must be bright red, I can feel the heat going to my face... Aw man... am I a bad guy for being glad she can't see? She smiled at me and simply said," Delicious~" a shiver was sent down my spine and I felt my face become more heated.

"N...No the soup is great. I think maybe I should get some sleep." I get ready to turn around, but am interrupted by Annie.

I looked at her and Annie obviously wasn't too happy at the thought," No you should eat! You must be starving." Annie spent the next half an hour feeding me and sometimes feeding herself... with the same spoon... I just don't understand mares. I lay back onto the couch and say my goodnight to Annie, and ask her to send another goodnight to Auntie Fluttershy if she were still awake. I lay feel the comfort kicking in and I begin to become more tired, I suddenly felt some weight on my body, when I open my eyes I see nothing, just a dim light in the darkness... There's a blanket on my head. As I take it off I see Annie who obviously was the one who dropped it onto me.

"Thanks Annie" Annie waved and began to head up the stairs but I called out to her ,"Annie! Really. Thanks for putting me up. I owe you and Auntie Fluttershy big time. Or i'd probably still be out in the rain..." Annie smiled at me, but I was too embarrassed to look at her so I laid down into the couch facing the back of the couch.

It was annoying. The moment I laid down I began to hear some noise *eeer...eeeeer.....eeeeeerrrr* I twist and turn trying to be as patient as possible since that i'm in some other pony's house.*eeer...eeeeer.....eeeeeerrrr* I finally lose my patience I open my eyes and turn around and there was another couch facing me. The couch I was laying on was suddenly connected to another couch. Annie must have moved it so I would have more room. Suddenly I feel a pain in my chest, "ughhhh" I'm really... really glad I was brought here... I lay back down and begin to sleep *thud* what was that? I open my eyes again a little irritated and who do I see. I see Annie lying beside me...

"What are you doing?!" I whisper loudly at Annie, not wanting to wake up Auntie Fluttershy. If she saw us I don't think she would kick me out... but it wouldn't be good being seen like this.

"No need to worry! I'm just here to make sure my patient is comfortable and relaxed~ & besides it's kind of like a slumber party like this~" I scold her to go to her own room, but the moment I touch her my hoof began to hurt. I have no say in the matter, "What if your mom sees us like this?" I whisper to her

Annie simply whispered back, "If there's nothing to hide than there's nothing to be afraid of... or were you planning to do something to me?" She talked almost as if it were an everyday thing. Her smile now makes me feel uneasy, I strongly state that I have no intention of doing anything to her, and Annie's reply was a simple, "Good~ Then we have nothing to worry about."

I shut my eyes and turn around so that Annie's face is no longer in mine ,"Do whatever you want" I state closing my eyes getting ready to sleep... *haaaaa.... suuuuu....aaaaahh* The sound of Annie breathing isn't particularly loud but it is making me uncomfortable... I can smell the mint from her tooth paste... I can't sleep. I lift my head to look at a clock and hours have passed if it weren't raining i'd think the sun would be rising in an hour or so. It's still raining and Annie is clinging onto my wings. I know she is sleeping but... i'm just so uncomfortable. Slowly I begin to get up so that I don't wake up Annie, I set her down gently... *krk* I mentally yelp inside my head I don't know what is wrong with my hoof but I can hear it cracking when I shake it, I can't put weight on it at all... this could get annoying. I set Annie down onto the couch... her... her sleeping face is so cute... argh no. I can't get distracted like this.

Slowly I get off the couch and head towards the door. Suddenly the light turns on. I turn back to look at the lamp, my eyes blinded and I close my eyes, opening them slightly to let my eyes adjust, "And where are you going?" My eyes finally adjust and the only pony to be seen is Annie who's head was sitting onto the back of the couch... staring at me.

"How did you know where I was?" I ask her standing in front of the door in confusion. "Helloooo I may be blind, but that doesn't mean I can't see."

Annie's reply kind of made me feel stupid. As a friend I should have remembered this ,"Remember? I can see color! duuuuuhhhh with your mane color I can see you pretty decently in the dark. So care to explain why you're leaving?"

I think to myself then look at the door. “I wasn’t going anywhere. I was just going... to look at the rain." Annie stared at me for the longest time and I stared back. I turn towards the door and begin to walk slowly, trying not to hurt my hoof.

*clip clop*

I turn around after hearing the sound of walking "I'll come with you Prism~” Annie appeared right beside me grabbing onto my fore hoof... I can only imagine she is preventing me from flying away just in case, but I say nothing. I walk out the door and sit and stare up at the rain, listening to the rain as it hits the patio roof.

I suddenly feel a tugging at my wing and I look to it, "A-Annie?! What are you doing?" I ask my face heating up.

Annie had crawled underneath my wing, using it as a blanket I guess. "Come on Prism, you're going to leave a mare out in the cold with nothing to keep here warm? No wonder you don't have a girlfriend~ you need to be more of a gentlecolt." Annoyed at what she said I sigh, winning an argument with my mom that was an achievement. Winning an argument with Annie? Not possible.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. What kind of loser would want to date me right? I can only imagine the brain dead mare." I smile and laugh to brush off her joke. She must have been annoyed that her joke didn't bother me because she pouted at me. I look up at the rain and begin to hum, something about the rain always makes me think of a certain song. Time had passed and Annie was sleeping... and leaning against me so I feel a little less self-conscious on what I’m about to do. I began to sing. My mom always thought it was weird that there were ponies in Ponyville that randomly burst into song. I actually liked it but... I guess I just wanted to be like my mom. I wanted to be as awesome as I Want to Be. Before I know it i'm at the end of the song. I sigh smiling at the rain.

"You sounded great," shocked I look down. Annie wasn't asleep... she was just smiling with her eyes closed. I wanted to push her head off my shoulder but she kept rolling her head back onto it.

"Never. Ever. Tell Anypony," I didn't mean to make it sound like a threat but I did not need any reason for people to tease me. I had never sang in front of anypony before.

"Are you in any position to make demands?" Annie asks triumphantly.

I sigh in despair. I really screwed up letting my guard down around Annie. "You really know how to make a dude forget about his worries." I spoke honestly, she really did make me feel better, a whole lot better than I thought I would have been when I left home.

Annie opened an eye and looked at me, "I do my best~" she sings, "Oh yeaaaah. You said you owe me one.~" Nervousness filling my body *gulp* I'm a Stallion of my word I will never break a promise. I explain to Annie that if there is something that I am always true to, it's a promise and that I would never break a promise. "Say it." Annie commands. I look at her in confusion but she repeats herself, "Say it~ You know what I want to hear. That saying that Auntie Pinkie Pie says all the time."

Oh no... I know what she means now... "I-I dunno what you're talking about" I lie... pretty badly at that...

"Let's see did I don't recall promising to not to spread word about your singing~ perhaps if I heard a certain phrase about keeping a promise I could repeat it." A heavy weight fills my gut.

She has me. This is why I can't beat her I take a sigh and finally give in, "Cross my heart and hope to fly... Or stick a cupcake in my eye... I Pinkie Promise." My face must be red again because I can feel heat coming from my face. Annie repeats the phrase after me and I finally ask, "What was it you wanted from me? I don't have any bits."

Annie closing her eyes again leans her head on my shoulder and says, "Be my cuddle buddy for the cuddle season~" I had never heard of such a selfish and unreasonable request... well... demand...

Shocked my jaw nearly dropped, "whoa, whoa, whoa! For the whole season?! Winter only just started!" I attempted to argue with her... but like I have said many times before... I could never win an argument against Annie.

Annie simply states," You Pinkie Promised~ you better obey or I'll tell Auntie Pinkie Pie on you." I suddenly have a flashback of one time when I was a little colt and lied to Auntie Pinkie Pie... She was really scary when I lied to her. ESPECIALLY when I made a Pinkie Promise that I wasn't lying.

"I can never win against you..." I complain to her resting my head atop of her. When I really think about it cuddling can be totally platonic, it doesn't have to mean anything. Suddenly I feel more comfortable.

"Boop" suddenly I feel a jab in my belly, I flinch but Annie rests her head on my shoulder again. I really can't let my guard down around her. "You're really warm~" Annie tells me as she pulls my wing over her. I feel like I’m some sort of heating pad or blanket...

"Why is it that you're so kind to me, Hahaha and so fun to be around? You made me feel better than I thought I would feel in a long time." I rest my head atop of hers again, complying with my debt as her Cuddle Buddy.

Annie's horn nearly poked me in the eye as she looked up,"Maybe it's because I love you~" I roll my eyes, which she obviously can't see. She is always saying such misleading things, though that's another fun thing about Annie.

"Love you too Annie," Annie rubbed her head against my neck, I thought I saw her frown... but she is smiling so happily right now... maybe it was just my imagination. Something off in the distance caught my attention.

Catching my eye a flash of sunlight peered through the clouds, the sun was rising and the rain suddenly started to disappear. Pegasi weather teams really have a tough job having to wake up early to change the weather. Annie and I looked into the sunrise I lift my head," Hey Annie look! A rainbow! A natural rainbow! Isn't it pretty? C'mon you can see color right?" I really liked rainbows, when I was a colt like I said earlier I didn't like them, but I am really proud of rainbows. I smile at the sky. The clear beautiful sky, a rainbow in the sky, and the sun rising, it's just so beautiful. I'd say its coolness is about 120% cool naturally.

"Yeah... I really love Rainbows..." Annie states, I see her horn pointing towards to me though, "C'mon Annie you got to look if you love it! It's right over there!" I point at the rainbow, smiling a smile I haven't made in a while. "I'm looking at a pretty wonderful rainbow already, and I think it's better than any other rainbow I could ever see" Annie explained to me, I look at her and she was just staring at me. *bmp, bmp... bmp, bmp... bmp bmp* the sound of my heart became very loud to me. I wonder why... Annie was... staring at me... "A really great Rainbow..." she said.

*bmp, bmp... bmp, bmp.............. Bmp bmp* Holding my chest and examine it thinking to myself "That's weird... that was a weird heart beat pattern... wait... was that? Did... I think my heart skipped a beat." I look back at Annie, her face looked... weird... almost at peace... My face is heating up again. "I... ugh... love... I think I love Rainbows a bit more now..." I state smiling at my mane then back at Annie.

"Why is that?" Annie asked with a confused face... These words I dare not say... but if I had the courage to right now I would have told her the reason I began to love Rainbows more... "Because you love them too" I think to myself...

Chapter 2: Secrets... What am I hiding?

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~The Present~

When you're in a relationship, or marriage, or just in general any type of special relationship, there should be no secrets between you and that other person. However, there may be an exception or two. For example, when I first started living with Annie I actually had a few secrets of my own. I had secrets about myself that I didn't even know. Once I had found out those secrets, I was embarrassed & tried to hide it. I ignored it but wound up being more confused and troubled. Annie however was able to see through my lies, and that's when I realized I would never lie to her again... however, maybe time to time i'd stretch the truth... Just for y'know... those days where I feel like a prank is needed... Anyhow I’m getting off subject.

"I want to narrate too! I wanna tell them what happened in our past too~" Annie complained. "It's not fair that you get to tell them, but I don't get to say anything!"

"How about later? Okay? It's really important that I tell them about what happened don't you think?" I explain to Annie, trying to have her see from my point of view. "Besides, my storytelling skills are just awesome!" I smile at her, Annie began to pout so I kissed her cheek. "I pinkie promise that you'll get your chance to tell part of the story." Annie began to smile so I positioned myself for yet another "Chapter" as Annie has forced me to say. So let us get started on the next comic chapter... wait what? This is supposed to be like a real book? As in no pictures? Uggghhhh there is only one book that I truly love and that's a secre-... I mean you'll find out what book it was...
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~The Past~

"I'm looking at a pretty wonderful rainbow already, and I think it's better than any other rainbow I could ever see," I can't count how many times I have replayed her words in my head. Ugh I’m tired. I am just so tired. I'm really glad that I saw that beautiful rainbow with Annie, but I didn't get to sleep at all. She not only kept me up pretending to sleep, but her saying that really bothers me. Ow... This feeling in my chest is painful. Maybe I should go see a doctor.

"Prism. Breakfast is ready," I turn around and Auntie Fluttershy was waving at me so I walked into the kitchen. Auntie Fluttershy's cottage really looked...girly. I could practically feel the cooties that filled the air. I look around as I walk into the kitchen taking my seat... salad... Well I suppose with a house that is critter infested it's only natural she adopted such a diet... I look over at Annie who was already eating then back at my bowl. I smile to be nice and begin to eat... It's not exactly the toughest meal for a guy, but I’ve had worse... my mother wasn't a really good cook. So Auntie Fluttershy's food may as well have been 5 star cuisine. I feel a sudden chill, I look at Annie but she is focused on eating. I look at Auntie Fluttershy who is looking down at her food, then back at me constantly while she eats.

"Your food tastes really great Auntie Fluttershy," I smile at her. She smiled back, but continued her repetitive glances... "Is there something wrong?" Suddenly time got slower as I thought to myself... Maybe she saw me and Annie sleeping together? Or maybe she saw us out on the porch. Oh jeez what if she heard me sing... What could it be?! My heart began to race, I began to sweat, and felt myself begin to shiver. Annie now having her attention towards me looked at me and Auntie Fluttershy with an interested face... as if she were expecting something.

"Well... I don't mean to pry or anything... But why were you in the rain for so long? It was storming... You could have been struck by lightning or worse!" Auntie Fluttershy's questions confused me. I took a look at Annie... "She didn't say anything" I think to myself. Wait... but that also means that mom didn't say anything. Mom probably didn't even bother looking for me. If she would have told anyone it would have been Auntie Pinkie Pie or Auntie Fluttershy first... or maybe even Aunt Scootaloo, but she hasn't told anyone by the sound of it... She really does not care. Just like she said. I must have looked really sad or something because Auntie Fluttershy began to look worried. "Oh my! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to make you sad or uncomfortable! Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Its fine," I reply, "So... you haven't heard anything? About why I was in the rain?" Auntie Fluttershy had told me that she had heard nothing regarding the subject. Only that I crash landed into her front yard, and had been there for 3 days. Mom must really not care. I finish my bowl and bring the dishes to the sink, but a couple of critters had taken them from me and began to wash the dishes. I was actually impressed by how well they were doing too. A couple of squirrels cleaning dishes... that's not something you see every day. I sit back down on the table and decide to answer Auntie Fluttershy's questions, I would feel bad to hide the facts away from someone who fed and took care of me in my time of need. "I got into a fight with my mom. She said that my life was going nowhere and that she was tired of having a son that was too lazy to even think of his future." I was paraphrasing, but honestly I was beginning to forget the ordeal and the sooner I forget it the better. Annie had already heard it but she was listening carefully from what I can tell. Probably making sure I wasn't lying. "She even said something as rude as that she wanted me to get back together with Whirlwind... because I was more 'Focused' when she was around."

Suddenly I’m sprayed with orange juice... "Anthea! What a horrible thing to do!" Auntie Fluttershy walked beside me and began to wipe my face down with a washcloth. I look at Anthea in disgust at what she had done, but she was the one frowning. She had put her dishes into the sink and walked up to her room. Why is she mad?! I'm the one who was sprayed with Orange Juice! I took the washcloth and began to wipe my torso down. "Ohhhh. They put sugar in this orange juice you may be a little sticky. Feel free to use our bath."

I thank her and walk up the stairs. Walking into the bathroom I see that the bathtub had already been prepared filled with bubbles even... I guess that's Annie's way of apologizing for the event. Looking through the bubble I feel around to make sure there is nothing in there. I've always been wary of bathtubs ever since I ran into Gummy in Auntie Pinkie Pie's bath when I was a young colt. I lay into the tub allowing the warm water and bubbles to cover me. Suddenly I hear the door open... "Whoa! Annie what are you doing?!" I began to cover myself, but Annie stared at me in confusion. As if I was doing something stupid... but then I realize something... I'm covering myself yet everypony naturally walks around nude. "What are you doing? Can't you see that I’m taking a bath? What if your mother saw us?"

Annie totally ignored my questions, she looked embarrassed... well she was probably embarrassed since I was in the tub... But if that was the case why was she in here in the first place? She finally spoke and asked, "Why didn't you tell me about Whirlwind?" I was confused. Annie knew for sure that we had broken up. I had gone to her when I was feeling lonely once. I asked what she was talking about, but her next question confused me. It seems that all I ever do these days is get hurt or get confused. "Are you going to get back together with Whirlwind?"

The faster I answer Annie's questions the faster she will leave and I can continue my bath. I think to myself. I began to sigh and explain to Annie that there was no way I would be with Whirlwind again, she dumped me after all. There is no way that she would take me back. When I finished explaining to her that I would never ask out Whirlwind again I think I saw her grin, but then again why would she? I had asked her why she was asking me this in the first place but she ignored my question yet again and began to walk out the door,"...stupid..." I hear her say before leaving the bathroom. Annoyed that I was called stupid for no reason I get out of the tub, the water had gone cool anyway.

Walking out of the room I walk down the stairs and see Annie sitting on the couch, "Mom is out doing some errands, let’s go out!" She commanded happily. Having nothing else to do I follow Annie out the house and into town. I really could use the company of some more friends. I walk around town and who would be the first person I run into... One of the ponies I consider a friend that I would rather not hang out with... Epic Parody. Epic Parody is the son of the super party pony Cheese Sandwich... Parody is kind of a nice guy and all, buuuuuut I’d rather not hang around him. He always makes gay jokes about my mane. The only time when he is really fun is when he is singing some parody song of his or helping Candy and I with pranks. I do my best to tolerate him but... it's tough. He has suuuuch an ego.

"Hey there Prism~" Parody waves. I pick Annie up off the ground and attempt to fly away but Parody had gotten a hold of my tail and frankly Annie was scared of the sudden flight I was about to perform, she had nearly put me through a choke hold bringing me down. "Whoa there buddy! That's so mean! Couldn't you at least chat with me a bit before you decide to just ditch me?" Annie began to giggle as I put her down and Parody stated all knowingly,"Awwwwhhhh I get it! You're on a date huh lover boy? And here I thought you were playing for the other team." He suddenly prances off, I’d chase him for such an annoying remark, but I got what I wanted. I got away from him. Why would I chase him? I look at Annie and her smile seemed to widen more. She must have been just as happy that Parody left, as I did. After all he would make blind jokes now and then to her. I know he only jokes around, but at some point he just takes the jokes too far. Annie and I decide to begin taking our walk again... hopefully this time we will run into someone... less annoying.

Walking around town I have yet to see any of my friends, "Argh! Where is everypony? Where are our friends?!" I yell to the sky in annoyance.

Annie just stared at me then stated, "Oh yeah. You were gone for 3 days technically. Wellll Claire & T went to go visit Nidra & Illusion & Del & Starburst are probably working at the farm." So that means that everypony is basically busy... Wait! What about Candy? Yeah! Candy is tons of fun! I doubt she would be busy at a time like this! Candy is the 1st daughter of Auntie Pinkie Pie! She is also my Best Prank Buddy! She is nice and is pretty ho-... wholesome... Yeah wholesome...

"Hey Annie! Let's go see if Candy can hang out with us," I suggest to her with glee. Annie must not have liked the idea, because she started to frown... "Did you two get into a fight?" Annie denied that they were fighting and snuffed at me. "Hey Annie WAIT!" *SCREEEECH* Grabbing Annie with my wing I pull her in. "You almost got flattened by that pony! HEY WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING YOU JERK!" I let go of Annie and look at her, "Jeez some ponies are just in a hurry to go nowhere." As I begin to walk I feel my wing being tugged. Annie had yet again got a hold of my wing but laid it atop of her.

"I think you should keep it wrapped around me just in case it happens again," Annie suggested. Ugh. I feel that pain in my chest again. Honestly I doubt Annie would go through that traffic trouble again. Not many ponies run around in ponyville, and Annie was only caught off guard because she was distracted by Celestia knows what. We wind up at Sugar Cube Corner and enter. "Hi Candy~ you look lovely today," Annie stated waving at Annie.

"Oh hey Annie~ Hi Prism..." Candy smiled at us with a face that looked as though it was made to annoy me. "Ooohhhh on a hot date I see <3" Candy had pointed at us and I looked at Annie.... My wing was still wrapped around her. Correcting the problem I lift my wing off her. Annie began to pout... probably going alone with the joke. I looked back at Candy, and she suddenly got a huge smile then winked at me, "Go get a table! I'll get you two something~ on the house!" Before I could say anything she went into the kitchen. I turned around to apologize to Annie, but she had already sat at a table. We've been coming here since we were young so I’d imagine Annie didn't really need sight to know where to go. I rub my head, not that I have a headache, but I just felt like it was appropriate. I sat across from Annie who was just smiling at me. Before I could stir up a conversation a loud *THUD* hit the table. "Here you two lovebirds go~" Candy had announced, leaving a parfait the size of my head in front of me, I looked to see what Annie got, but there was nothing there. I open my mouth to speak, but Candy grabbed my shoulder and showed a disappointing face," Tsk, tsk, tsk. You don't get it do you? You gotta eat it together~" Candy proclaimed sticking a spoon onto the top of the parfait.

An hour passed before we finally finished the parfait. Looking at Annie's face while she ate was strangely satisfying. She was just really cute. I grab a napkin and begin to wipe Annie's face, "There... we...go~ All nice and clean~"

Annie smiled at me and stated, "You got some on your face as well you know. I can see a little white on your face." I rub the napkin on my face, but Annie had stated, "Noooo it's right over... here~" My mind had gone blank for a moment. When I next saw Annie's face it was bright red, "There~ all clean..." It was almost I wasn't even awake for that short second. I don't even remember what happened, but Annie had gotten off the table, "I'll be right back, I’m going to the little filly's room."

As Annie left Candy came up to me nudging me, "Ohhh! You two are SO cute together! I didn't want to say anything before, but... I ship it!" Confused on what shipping is I decided not to ask.

"We aren't 'together' we just wanted to come to see you to see if you were able to hang." I explained to her," That wing thing was just to prevent Annie from being ran over by another rushing pony."

Candy looked at me as if I were stupid that really, REALLY bugs me, "Dude. Why would she kiss your cheek then?" I stared at Candy in confusion, suddenly time began to slow again, my heart started to beat louder, and my face began to heat... What did she just say? I told Candy that we haven't done anything like that but she replied, "Whaaaat? You liar! Are you trying to keep it secret? I saw Annie just kiss you before she went into the bathroom." I explained to Candy that she probably just saw Annie cleaning the ice cream that was on my face. "Uhhhh hello. Prism you didn't have any ice cream on your face. I was watching the whole time, here, this is a picture I took," Candy had revealed to me an instant photo that clearly showed Annie kissing my cheek... multiple photos actually. She had used all the photos she took to make a flip book showing that I had nothing on my face. I tried to explain Annie was probably just teasing me and yet again she found a new way to change my point of view, "You are so dense! Annie winked at me, that's why I winked to you! Face it. You're the chick getting picked up in this relationship." I put my hooves on my head staring down at the table. I asked myself what this could possibly mean. What I didn't know was that I said it out loud and Candy replied, "She likes you! Date her! Get married! Have Kids!" I covered Candy's mouth because I couldn't handle her words. I was.... overheating. I was beginning to sweat. I held my chest, i'm having the pain again. Wait... this feeling is familiar... Candy had looked at me worriedly," Are you okay? “I asked Candy what I should do and what she would have done and all she said was, “Just tell her how you feel. Don't keep it a secret."

"Ready to go?" I look up and see Annie. I freak out and yell, which must have scared Annie because she jumped. "What's wrong?!" My heart began to race more and more. I looked at Candy then back to Annie.

"Yeah... sure let's go..." Annie and I had said our goodbyes to Candy. I thought I’d be less stressed out seeing Candy, but it's gotten worse... No better... No wait? Why would it be better? Why would it be worse? What is going on? Suddenly I feel a tug on my wing, a familiar feeling I know too well now. I look down and Annie's body is pressed against mine, Annie being under my wing caught me off guard "WAH!" I didn't mean to yell, but I’m just so confused on what to do. Candy said to tell her how I feel... but how do I feel?! My chest hurts just thinking about it...

"Prism can we stop by the bookstore?" My mind forgetting my worries for a moment I question myself 'a bookstore?' "I want to grab a new Romance Novel, it's the final book of its series. I specifically ordered one written in braille." Braille! Of course! Why didn't I think of that...? Braille huh? I walk Annie to the bookstore and grab her book for her. While she wasn't looking I picked up a book that caught my eye along with a flyer in the Braille section. I decided. I'm going to tell Annie exactly how I feel using this book. "Two books? Are you getting a book... and a flyer? Since when can you read?" Annie had asked in confusion.

I simply smile at her and state," It's a secret." I walk Annie home and take a seat onto the couch. Borrowing a quill and paper I begin to write, using the book I bought as material. I spent a couple hours writing, borrowing a lot of paper... and ink... I was never one for writing, but if I’m going to tell Annie my response to her feelings I have to really try, using this book. I slipped up and Auntie Fluttershy saw my book... but she didn't know what I was using the book for. All she knew was it was for Annie. Annie couldn't tell what the book was, I wouldn't let her touch it. Hours pass and the sun began to set. Finally I had finished the letter. I call out to Annie," Annie come down stairs!" Annie was curious as to why I called her obviously, but I told her, "It's a secret. Come on before the sun sets completely!" I wrap my wing around Annie and walk with her outside I give her the letter.

"Uhmmm.... what is this?" Annie asked. I wouldn't tell her so she began to feel up the letter. "A... letter? Hey! I thought you and Candy said you would never prank me because I’m blind! It's about time you did... but how am I supposed to be pranked if-" I cover her mouth and tell her to open the letter. Using her horn's magic she had opened the letter and felt up the letter. "Is...Is this braille? Where did you learn to write in braille?" I gave her the book I had bought along with a sheet of paper. This was the 'secret.' Annie asked me, "Is this a braille book? This is the same book that I bought though... I can't tell what this flyer is though..."

I begin to explain, "I wanted to tell you something... I wanted it to be a way that would make you happy. So that just in case things wouldn't be awkward for us later on. I just wanted to make sure things would always be alright." Annie had read the letter I gave her and smiled at me a little confused, then frowned.

"Annie,

You are the very suns that lights up my world.

When I am sad you are there to illuminate the darkness of my heart

You are the sun that warms up my heart when I fear it has frozen over

You are the sun that brings color into my life

You are my Horizon.

The one that sets my heart aflutter, granting my wings the ability to fly.

Horizon, you are the one I love, the one for me and only me, she whom I wish to spend my life forever chasing.

And if you should feel the same, I promise to chase you, the Horizon I love.

If my wings no long have the strength to fly, I’ll run.

If my legs no longer have the strength to run, I’ll crawl.

When my limbs no longer allow me to crawl, I’ll convey my feelings to you no matter where you are.

And if finally my ability to talk should be gone, I will spend the rest of my life, praying my thoughts to reach you.

Love,

-Prism Bolt

I began to explain further,"That flyer shows you how to write in braille... I spent a couple hours learning to read braille... that way I could write you this letter... The book is a copy of the book you bought so that... well so that I could find out the best way to tell you this." I prepared myself. My heart began to beat faster than ever, I was nervous... What if what I was doing was wrong? What if I screwed this up and wound up being shunned by her... I decide to swallow my pride and tell her, exactly what I wanted to say, "I am no good with words. Especially writing. When I was reading the book I screwed up writing a LOT. I had chosen a poem from the book that I thought best described, how I felt towards you. And here I thought I was awesome enough to do it perfectly. Yet I failed as many times as I did. You have been there for some really tough times these past couple days. These past two days I have had this pain in my chest. I think this pain was a secret that I was hiding from myself. I think... No. I know. These are my feeling for you. I.. ru...luv... ugh... I love you so much that it hurts my chest! I know that we hung out a lot before, and that maybe it's overdue or way too early to be saying this, but... I... I want to be your coltfriend."

Annie had only stared at me... minutes had passed and I began to feel even more nervous than ever. Almost as if I was about to throw up. She had felt up the letter again and asked, "So you read the whole book? You can read Braille?" I confirm her words with a fast replying 'yes.' Annie now looking at me rather than the letter, “Where did you find this poem? Which chapter?" I kind of stuttered telling her through my confusion but I confess that it may have been unoriginal, but I found the poem in the last chapter, and that I felt that it best conveyed the way I felt for her. Happy, special ...and most of all... Loved. Annie had closed her eyes and sighed," You literally spoiled the book for me. The mare in the books name is Horizon... that's why he wrote 'Horizon, you are the one I love.' Horizon was one of the heroines that I wanted to see whether or not she would wind up with the protagonist. This whole letter is a giant spoiler..."

My heart broke. I held my face, my eyesight becoming foggy... I think this is how Annie sees the world. Annie must really not want to be with me if all she can think about is the book, rather than my confession. I have never tried so hard with love. Maybe it's my karma for trying to move so fast. Or for not noticing Annie's feelings sooner... It suddenly hit me... "Would Annie really lose feelings for me just because I spoiled her favorite book?" Then this could only mean that Annie never really saw me in a romantic way, but Candy filled my head with nonsense... But what about that kiss on the cheek in Sugar Cube Corner? What about her making me become her cuddle buddy? What about her wrapping my wing around her all day? What about her crawling into my bed... then I think... and think... Annie could have just done everything platonic. She can't sleep without contact with somepony right? Maybe she wanted to give her mom a break from her... Wait does she sleep with Auntie Fluttershy all the time then?! My mind began to hurt and I was about to shed tears.

"If you're going to be my coltfriend then you better not spoil my books in the future," Annie had commanded. Almost as if the world went mute, the wind had blown yet no sound reached my ears. Only Annie's voice. I lift my head up and look at her. "Since you can now read braille I expect you to read with me every now and then too," Annie had explained.

"Wait... what are you saying Annie?" I ask her in confusion. My mind feeling as though my whole body is being twisted back and forth.

"You wanted to be my coltfriend right? Well those are my only demands," Annie explained. I can't believe my ears. I don't know if I should feel angry at her for almost making me cry, or myself for almost crying. Or maybe just mad in general she had waited so long to tell me yes. But before I knew it I was already embracing her. "Prism. I have this secret to tell you... I've liked you for a long time now." I apologize to her for never noticing. I tell her how much I love her, I just love her so much right now that I don't have words to describe it. "If you love me that much I expect an original poem... or at least a song or song cover." I agree to do so. I feel just so happy that all I feel like doing is giving into her wishes.

"Hey you should consider yourself lucky that you'll be dating such an awesome stallion such as myself~" I joke with her, she claimed that she may have made a mistake agreeing to date me, and I quickly withdraw my statement. Only to see her tongue sticking out at me. I think I just got myself involved in a long, fun, and beautiful relationship. Annie had closed her eyes facing me, leaving me in confusion. Her face had turned red as well.

"How long are you going to keep me waiting?" She asked playfully. Then I realized what it was she wanted. I kissed her. *Crash*

Annie and I turn around and see a broken bowl on the patio, judging by how many shards it broke into it must have fallen from the second floor, looking closely I could see it was... filled with popcorn? "Oh my goodness I’m so sorry! Is everypony alright?" Auntie Fluttershy had flown out the second floor window with a broom sweeping up the shards. Suddenly I think to myself... Why would Auntie Fluttershy... be able to drop a bowl of popcorn out the second window...? There was nothing to see but... the... "uhmm... Congratulations by the way... Just please be sure to take care of my daughter..." My face nearly burst into flames with the heat it was producing. Auntie Fluttershy had seen the whole thing.

"Uhhh Auntie Flutter-" I was cut off before I finished my sentence.

"Oh you can just call me Mum now! I don't mind... As a matter of fact I always wanted to be called that by my future son-in-law! I think it's charming." M...Mum? I... Did I just get Auntie Fluttershy's permission to marry Annie? That's waaay too fast, I ask her about how she felt about the situation. "Oh please. I've known you since you were born. I know you mean well, and are such a nice and caring pony. Besides, I doubt my little Annie would be in love with anypony that was a bad pony for as long as she has."

Annie practically skipped towards us, "Yay~ I got mom's approval! Time for Aunt Rainbow's." I frown and look at the ground. "Or you know what? It can wait~" That night Auntie... I mean Mum made a special dinner for us two. I honestly don't think a deadbeat like me deserves such a wonderful mare like Annie... but now she is my inspiration to better myself... She is the Horizon I will strive for.

Bed time came and I laid onto the couch. Annie tugged at me off the couch, and brought me to her room... her bed... Her pet bat had smiled at me sitting upon my head until finally we decided to sleep. I want to do things right. I will not screw up this relationship. It's too important to me. Annie... is too important to me to lose. "Hey Annie... I have one last secret to tell you before we sleep," I state. Annie clung to my body mumbling in confusion. I whisper into Annie's ear "My secret is... that... I love you."

Annie smiled. I wrap my hooves around her and hear her final words for the night, "I'm telling everypony how cheesy you were..." Oh Celestia, Luna, and even Discord give me strength to survive the embarrassment I am to face in the future. I give Annie one last kiss for the night, then before I know it... I'm lost in a dream. The first dream I've had in years... and who was with me in it? No one but Annie and I.

Chapter 3: Home... Where Exactly?

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~The Present~

As the famous saying goes, “Home is where you hang your hat." However although I can totally pull off any hat, yes i have tried all the hats you can think of ten gallon hats, fedora, sunhats, straw hat, you name it. Anyhow i'm getting off topic. Although I can pull off any hat with my astonishingly good looks~ I didn't have a hat to hang. Only a heart that now belonged to somepony that I decided to live for. Sometimes life gives you no goals, but if that is the case it's up to you yourself to find them. There are many futures that we strive for in throughout our life. Sometimes the future we get is not what we wanted, and I didn't want to become one of those ponies. A future is inevitable, so it only makes sense to find the future that will make me happiest, and in this future there is Annie who led me to the path I began to believe in... And the future that I had created for myself. But when it comes to time... the future is always now.

I had told you guys and girls about how I came to love my sweetheart. So it only makes sense that I tell you, how I forged my... no... Our future.
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~The Present~

I haven't slept this well in a while. Really. I haven't slept this well EVER. I love to take naps, especially when bathing in the sun on a cloud. When I woke up the first thing I saw was Annie's face... Staring at me. I was so shocked that I fell out of her bed! *THUD* "Owwww," I hold my head in pain, as I get up the sound of Annie's giggling filled the room. The way the sun shined on her as she lied in bed was absolutely beautiful. If it meant waking up to her by my side I wouldn't mind going through this as a daily routine... but of course that can't happen. I've troubled Fluttershy & Annie enough, it's about time I moved out. I've been here for about 3 days... I shouldn't become a burden, i'm no construction pony, but i'm sure I can make myself a small house out of clouds if I tried. At the very least I need enough space to sleep. Lost in thought I feel Annie's head brushing up against me. I really am lucky... Now lets see just how much my luck can do to help me find a job. That is another thing I need to take care of. In order to survive on my own I need an income. Suddenly I felt something hurt... my neck. "OW, OW, OW!!! What are you doing?!" I complain to Annie who had been biting my neck.

"You were so lost in thought you weren't paying attention to me! I was being all affectionate and you ignored me," Annie whined then began to pout. “Minus five points." I have no clue what that is supposed to mean, I asked her but she would not answer, so I suppose I’m just going to have to be extra careful. "Mom is out doing house calls for pets today so I’ll be making lunch." I look at an oversized clock which was probably made for Annie so she could tell what time it was. There weren't any numbers just very thick clock hands. I checked and saw that it is 1 o'clock which prompted me to ask why she didn't wake me up sooner. "Oh and wake up my sweet prince's sleep?" She smiled at me ," I know how much you like your sleep so I let you sleep~" This is only the first day of Annie and I being an official couple and I’m already thinking that I don't deserve somepony as caring as her, thanking Celestia that I was able to be with her I walk her down the hall... Why only the hall? Well... she kind of got selfish, “Carry me to the kitchen~" Annie commanded as she jumped onto my back. She wasn't exactly heavy, but I wasn't used to the weight of another pony on the ground.

I carried her down the stairs and began to walk into the kitchen, once I finally got there Annie was still being selfish, but I think it was cute of her to do it. "I'm feeling too lazy to cook~ I need to charge my batteries~ I need... LOVE ENERGY~" Getting ready to ask her what she meant she explained before sound could escape my mouth," What is love energy you ask? It's the energy that is gained from two ponies in love be romantic with each other~ For example~ With my cuddling this morning I was able to give you enough love energy to carry me to the kitchen~<3 Now give me some love energy~" I know she was only fooling around, but it was embarrassing trying to accommodate her. I gave her a hug but that only annoyed her,"booooo what am I your moth-....uhmmm.... what am I your father?! I'm your marefriend I need LOVE ENERGY!" It was embarrassing so I kissed her on the cheek, she was still dissatisfied. She must have stopped at mother due to my fight with mom, I don't mind her mistake so I let it slide. "I got a little love energy~ but not enough! Maybe if you told me you loved me~ I would have enough energy to cook!" I was a little skeptical since it was embarrassing, but when I really think about it, it's completely normal to show her that I love her while we are in the privacy of her own home.

"I love you more than anything or anypony I have ever loved or could ever love. I love you more than flying itself, and I hope to forever be with you." I confess to Annie. I really... REALLY mean it. I don't know how honestly, but I feel that I love her more than anything I had ever come to love. I just knew that I would love her for as long as I live.

Annie began to smile. It was more than a normal smile, she had that smile that she gave whenever she messed with me. I know that smile because she gave me that smile quite a few times. Once when I was messing with a cloud I made it thunder and Annie screamed, pretending she had amnesia. It was a long ordeal, but when it was over she gave me that face. Anyway that look she gave me means that she has fooled me into doing something embarrassing from what I can tell. I suddenly heard clapping... "See? I told you all we were dating!" Annie explained. I freeze. Now there isn't just clapping sounds, but now there is whistling. Slowly I turn around, and who else was in the living room? Almost all my friends. Now cheering now that they are looking at my face. Turquoise the green dragon pony, Claire the Purple dragon pony, Candy, Del the Earth pony, Starburst the Pegasus princess... and even Auntie Fluttershy. A shiver went down my spine and my face began to heat.

"Wow Darling I had no clue you were such a romantic poet, maybe if you were that romantic when confessing to me I would have given you the time of day," the purple dragon pony name Claire stated. She is Turquoise's sister, the daughter of Uncle Spike & Aunt Rarity. I used to have a crush on her when we were small, but that was ONLY when we were small. She talks like Aunt Rarity and I guess I just liked the sound of her accent... and her face I guess.

Hearing some clapping I looked at Turquoise who was sitting beside her, “If you make Annie cry you'll be angering a lot of ponies." Turquoise or as most of our friends refer to him as "T" is pretty much the best male friend I have down here in ponyville. Especially compared to Parody. If anything T was the opposite of him, T is very calm and collected, but when he is angered you don't want to be around him, a dragons rage is no laughing matter. We were a lot closer as kids.

"I gotta tell yah I thought you were going to end up dying alone after you broke up with Whirlwind," stated happily by Starburst. I don't know what hurt more, the fact that she said that, or the fact that she said it sounding so sincerely. As if it were just guaranteed I was going to die alone. That Pegasus is the daughter of Flash Sentry and Princess Twilight Sparkle. Honestly I don't know why she isn't Queen Twilight Sparkle now that she is married, but I don't know about political junk. Starburst is one of my flying buddies who is kind of a tomboy. Don't get me wrong she is very cute in a way, but she is usually mean to me because I can handle it. There are times when she would stare at my face, but I think it's because of the scar on my face, which I usually cover with a band aid. She is very confident, but sensitive about her height... very easily angered...

Candy was skipping around in circles," Yes! I knew it! Whoohooo OTP! Wooot! I just knew it!" I have no clue what she is shouting about, but honestly I don't want to know...

"Well isn't that great? I'm glad you found somepony special. Not as happy as... well Candy, but I’m very happy for you. Just be sure not to use your new relationship as an excuse for when I beat you in the next iron pony contest," that pony is Del. He is the son of Aunt Applejack. He maybe a country bumpkin, but he learned etiquette from Aunt Rarity, he is one awesome cook. He is also my rival, just like our moms I am constantly fighting him for the title of iron pony. Though we are currently tied for the title.

*Pop* I turn towards the sound and it's Auntie Fluttershy holding a popped party popper," Y-Yay... I know we already talked about this last night, but I’m very happy that you and Annie are finally a couple... Oh! I also think that little love speech you gave to Annie was really romantic..."

I begin to sweat from all the excitement that is going on. I can't believe this is happening... I can't believe that Annie got me so good. She really outdid herself with the prank. I had never been so embarrassed in my life. I look at Annie and asked," I thought you said that everypony was out?"

"That was then and this is now~ you were sleep for a while so around sevenish this morning I used magic to send some letters out to tell our friends~ and they didn't quite believe me so I decided to put on a show for them!" Annie explained. I look back at my friends... then back at Annie, but then something comes to mind... What about Parody? I know he isn't my best of friends, but it still kind of feels wrong to have all my friends around and not include him... since he is TECHNICALLY part of our group.

Just as I began to think that who would pop in through the door but Parody," Hello! Sorry I’m late! I was busy with this!" Parody, or as my friends call him Parry, had displayed a long banner across the room which had a very well made drawing of Annie & I. I was about ready to compliment him for the banner since it was so well made, but he interrupted, “Okay so lemme just ask how did you two wind up going out? Were you on a BLIND DATE? You know what they say! Love is BLIND ! At least I finally know for sure you aren't gay. I thought you were coming onto me, I’m just too into ...somepony else and I was afraid I was going to have to put you down and ruin our friendship hahaha." I begin to sigh. He just always takes the jokes too far, always joking about Annie's blindness, and my mane. Claire had put a paw on his shoulder which shut him up once he saw her. I don't know why but Parry is very scared of Claire... Not that I blame him.

I didn't very much care for his jokes, but Annie was laughing at all of them. "Aww it's such a shame you aren't bi Prism. I totally wouldn't mind sharing you if it meant sharing you with a dude like Parry." Her statement shocked me and I had a face of disgust, but Annie had punched my shoulder signaling that she was joking.

Candy shouted loudly,"ooooooh! Annie how about Prism and T! Or maybe Prism and Del?" I stared at Candy who was just adding fuel to the fire that was annoying me, Annie however joined the conversation.

"Well if Prism is going to be paired with T I hope for sure that he is gentle. T can be so sensitive," Claire stated. Then Starburst joined in on the conversation. It wasn't just me anymore. The girls began to talk about what if T was paired with Del, or Del or T paired with Parry. Things were just getting out of hand. I no longer had their attention, but now they were talking about a subject I

I rub my head with my hoof to ease the headache I had, when suddenly Auntie Fluttershy had calmed everypony down, dropping the conversation. Aunt Fluttershy came up to me and patted my head, “Don’t worry. Everypony is really happy for you. They are just... too excited..." Seeing this as a good chance to tell Auntie Fluttershy, I explain that I will be moving out as soon as possible, she looked at me in confusion, "You mean you aren't going to live here?" She had asked as if what she had said was the obvious answer. Honestly I hadn't thought that option would be available to me. I had thought about it but threw away the thought, I explain to her that I wouldn't want to be a burden and that I should really move out. "Well... I could use quite a bit of help repairing the cottage, and building animal houses, I normally pay somepony else to do it, so if you would be kind enough to do these chores for me whenever I need it you wouldn't be a burden would you?" Auntie Fluttershy explained.

Honestly words began to fail me. I bit my tongue. Literally. It's not that I was ashamed, or just in general did it by accident, but I saw my vision blur, I felt tears welling up in my eyes. This pony has fed me, cared for me, and is offering to let me stay here, not only that but she is even allowing me to date her daughter. My chest begins to hurt, and I bite my tongue more... a little too hard, now i'm tearing up because of the pain I’m inflicting on myself, tilting my head I feel as though the tears in one of my eyes have shifted to the other eye, I wipe the tear out and toss it aside so that no pony would see... little to my knowledge the tear I throughout had wet the bottom of my bottom eyelid, causing a stream to form rather than tear drops. I felt weak. I felt as though I wasn't even a manly pony anymore. But I was okay with it. I hold my face for a couple minute and the cottage becomes silent. I feel the emotions in me rampage, and I finally speak," If I really would not be a burden, I would very much love to stay here and help around. I'll do more than that even, I’ll help with any type of chore that you could possibly need to do." But Auntie Fluttershy didn't give me the approval yet. She looked away for a bit, then back at me.

"You forgot to mention that you will be the best coltfriend for my daughter Annie, if you can provide her with the one happiness that I can't provide, then you are more than welcome to stay here, Auntie Fluttershy had stated. I must have looked odd, I felt the tears streaming down one side of my face, yet not the other. I now feel like I should live for more than what I had thought to. First I wanted to live for Annie, so that she would be as happy as I could make her, but now I want to do the same for her mother. I want to be the best coltfriend for Annie, and maybe one day in the future, the best son-in-law for Auntie Fluttershy, and I will start the moment she agrees. I nod my head looking away from Auntie Fluttershy so that she doesn't notice the tears streaming down the left side of my face, but she is just too kind not to notice. She had hugged me, and I began to feel the type of motherly love I didn't think I would be feeling. I don't think there is quite a name for this type of love for such an early stage of a relationship we are in, but if I were to describe it... it would be a mother-in-law type of love. The type of love you feel when you promise to bring your spouse happiness, and receive their approval.

I never thought I could be so happy. It's so strange. Just 5 days ago I was storming out of my own home, kicked out with nowhere to go, then as I had starved myself for several days I was dragged to a familiar place, with unfamiliar feelings, I had been given the comfort of a guest, then the comfort of love, and now the comfort of a new home. I guess this is what they mean by "You don't know what you have until it's gone." Being thrown out of my home I had nothing, and now I feel I have everything I could ever need. I'm grateful that I was kicked out of my house that day. I'm glad this is where I crash landed. I'm glad I didn't move from the spot that I had stayed. I'm glad that I somehow wounded up in Annie's house. This house is just filled with a type of kindness that brings one to tears, as it is doing to me right now. Slowly, but surely, awkwardly but lovingly, I hug Auntie Fluttershy back. Yet embarrassingly enough, everypony had clapped, witnessing all the emotional torment that I had just gone through. However no pony made fun of me, not even Parody... mostly because Claire's claws were holding his throat, but still. It was a really touching moment for me, and that sounds icky just thinking it.

Hours later the party ends, everypony has left, and Auntie Fluttershy, Annie, & I are the only ones in the house. I go to the couch to ready myself to bed, but Annie yet again pulls me up the stairs towards her room with Auntie Fluttershy following. Worried about Annie & I sleeping in the same bed I look at Auntie Fluttershy. She had only looked at me as if it were natural that I would be sleeping in the same room as Annie, I think Auntie Fluttershy should have been the "Element of Understanding" rather than kindness. Of course being in her house...or maybe it's our house now? No... I don't think I have the right to say that yet. Before Auntie Fluttershy departs to her room I ask her one last question, “Why is it that you are so understanding? That you know I won’t take advantage of my situation? Or take advantage of your daughter? Why do you allow me to start living here?" I know it makes it sound like I’m digging my own grave, but I just needed to know.

Auntie Fluttershy just looked at me with a genuinely kind yet soft smile," I've known you since you were a little colt, I don't think you would ever do such a horrid thing to me or Annie... Plus I’m sure Annie could handle herself" she winked at Annie, but I don't think Annie noticed. "And as for why I’m letting you stay..." time began to move slowly. Hundreds of thoughts ran through my mind. Because I was pitiful? Because I had nowhere else to go? But even so why live here? Why not just have me visit until I find another place to stay. Suddenly time resumed to normal speed. ,"It's because... Home... is where the heart is. And your heart belongs to Annie doesn't it?"

I look at Auntie Fluttershy, then back at Annie, I look down to the floor and just smile at it. "Home is where the heart is huh?" I repeat to myself. "My heart will forever be, for Annie, and Annie only." Annie giggled stating how poetic and gooey that sounded, it embarrasses me now just thinking about the fact that this past while I had been talking like this. Auntie Fluttershy began to head towards her room down the hall, “Moth-" I catch my tongue not wanting to say anything awkward or embarrassing again I correct myself. "Auntie Fluttershy, thank you so much. Goodnight."

"Goodnight mom!" Annie had spoken right after me.

Auntie Fluttershy looked back to Annie and I from her door and smiled, walking through the door and slowly closing it her voice is carried down the hall like the wind ,"Goodnight Annie, goodnight Prism, love you two."

Hearing that had embarrassed me and I began to think. I haven't received a goodnight like that in a while. Not since I left home, and it felt weird. It felt warm. Annie and I headed to bed and laid together. Annie's bet bat had nuzzled her then flew back to its poach to sleep. Though I tried to say goodnight it hissed at me... I guess not everything can go as smoothly as it has lately. I'll have to work on that. Annie and I face each other and hold each other close. We say our good nights, give our goodnight kisses to each other, and stare into each other’s eyes letting time pass, until finally Annie falls asleep. I poke her cheek to make sure she was asleep. This way I could say something I haven't said in a while, after making sure for sure, I hold Annie close. "I'm home," I whisper, closing my eyes. Now letting the darkness settle in I begin to await for my dreams...

"Welcome home Prism," I hear before finally I drift off into slumber.

Chapter 4: What Makes Love Strongest?

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~The Present~

You all are probably wondering, “How did you ever get so awesome?" Well the answer to that are three things! ONE: It's just simply genetic. I got awesome genes coursing through my very blood! TWO: Talent! Just because you're awesome doesn't mean that you don't require talent~ however I was merely born with talent thankfully!

"Wait a minute," I turn to look at Annie who was of course, listening onto the story. "Weren't you afraid of heights when you were a small colt?"

I shush Annie playfully and wink at her, "I was just scared of how awesome I was~ I was just too scared that ponies would be jealous of how awesome I was and hate me for it~" I stated proudly and clearly.

"So you're scared of being hated~" Annie teased as I hushed her yet again, now covering her mouth.

Ahem. Thirdly: Motivation & Encouragement. If it weren't for Annie I would have never bothered to become what I am today, was and always will be my motivation. My friends and family were my encouragement. Anyhow it's about time to go back to the story.
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~The Past~

After it was decided that I would stay with Aunt Fluttershy I still had no clue what I wanted to do. Honestly everyday was exhausting, I have no idea how Aunt Fluttershy used to work by herself before. She had to wake up early to check the health of the critters, write down their records, keep track of breeding, groom them, make sure their homes and such weren't overpopulated, feed them three to four times a day, clean out certain animals dens, like the chicken coops... there was also the case of making sure they were well behaved. And it was still winter so I wasn't even helping with the hard parts of her job. Most of the critters were hibernating, but the ones that weren't were still a handful. I have to admit though, critters are a lot more intelligent than I thought they were.

I even got myself a pet! I wasn't really planning on it... but I got myself a Sugar Glider, her name is Rain. I really thought she was a lame critter at first... I wanted a pet that was more of my style. A cool pet. I wound up bonding with her though, I just kept waking up to finding her in my mane. I heard that Sugar Gliders are more of a pocket pet, but whatever works I suppose. Of course Auntie Fluttershy insisted that I adopted her, since Rain was so ... what's the word? Attached to me.

Anyway, I actually wasn't being paid much, but I didn’t mind, I insisted that I would pay for any expenses that I would have caused, after all the last thing I need is to give Auntie Fluttershy a reason to not allow me to live with her and Annie. I had been working at her... working at home for about two weeks. I hadn't heard from my mom at all, or my dad. I often thought about why I haven't seen dad yet, but only became more depressed.

I had been sleeping in Annie's room these last couple weeks, in her bed. It's kinda nice to be able to hold somepony in my sleep, but at the same time it's weird. I often wonder how Auntie Fluttershy could possibly allow a stallion, to sleep in her daughter’s bed, with her daughter. I guess she just knows me so well and assumes I won't do anything, if anything Annie doesn't sleep well unless she has somepony or something to hold at night, I guess that slot was filled in by her pet bat while I was away. I haven't touched Annie sexually, except for kissing. Unless cuddling counts... It's not like I don't want to do anything, after all I’m a grown healthy stallion and I have my needs. But I’m not going to settle those needs in the risk of moving faster than I already was, after all I moved into Auntie Fluttershy's home pretty fast.

I've been thinking a lot to myself lately, I just keep thinking. I should really move out so that I won't be a burden to Auntie Fluttershy, or if anything maybe I should make a shed out near the critters. The young flyers competition is coming soon that could be a good chance to rack up some 1st place bits for my wallet. That could really help me move out. One thing that is stopping me is Annie, I’m afraid of taking Annie away from Auntie Fluttershy after she had been so kind to me. Ugh. I'm glad no one but myself can hear these thoughts. Or that would be just awkward, and embarrassing. I think I sound oh soooo polite, and such. If I talked this way aloud I think I’d want to kick my own flank for being this way. Every day I work, then shower, then goof off with Annie, eat, then sleep, then I wake up and the process continues. I feel like I may have been ignoring my friends lately, but hey that's what's going to happen when you have the best marefriend in all of Equestria. Finally finished with the chores I had been tasked with I walk into the house and start my shower. I've been paying more attention to hygiene now that I’m with Annie, after all with her blindness her other senses are really good, and I don't need her thinking that I stink.

As I think to myself and begin to sing a tune I close my eyes and enjoy the warm water. Hot showers are just great. As I turn to my left I nearly jump "WHOA HEY! What are you doing in here?! I'M NAKED HERE! AND SHOWERING!" Annie had been watching me, and possibly listening to me shower. I hadn't even heard the door open.

"What does it matter if you're naked? Most of everypony in Ponyville is naked, plus I’m blind!" Annie explains waving her hoof in front of her eyes," It's not like I can see anything important well."

Suddenly my embarrassment faded. When I really think of it yeah we usually walk around nude anyway, but something kept ringing in my ear. Almost as if I was not realizing something important. Annie's voice rang in my head, "It's not like I can see anything important well.... I can see anything important well... WELL!" Oh my lord Celestia.

"Waitaminute! You mean you saw my-"

"Yep," Annie Interrupted. "A blurry version but I saw it all~"

I feel my face heating up, and I don't think it's because of the hot water, or the steam from the water. I look down at myself then back at Annie and state, "You will not say a word of this to anypony... NOPONY!" I commanded.

"Why?" Annie asked, "I haven't seen one in real life before this, but if I were to make a comment I’d say it's rather-" unable to hear anymore I put my hoof over her mouth, begging her not to say anything more. I'm confident in myself, but I haven't seen another's either so I’m not really sure how I compare to other stallions, and I’m not about to find out anytime soon.

I walk out of the bathroom, Annie climbing on top of my back, Auntie Fluttershy just so happened to be outside the door. Her face turning red, suddenly I find myself on the floor. I... I think I was just slapped. Auntie Fluttershy must have slapped me, and realized what she had done because she had rubbed my face apologizing. "I am so sorry... wait... what were you doing in there with Annie...? I know I haven't really laid down any rules, but I thought you would at least not do anything to her while you were living here..." Still a little shocked from the slap I slowly stagger to stand, Annie who was still on my back had explained the situation, causing Auntie Fluttershy to apologize further. I have to admit, this could either be a very embarrassing memory or a very funny memory either way I don't think now is the time to be laughing about it.

Walking down the stairs with Annie on my back I begin walking towards Ponyville, thinking of what to do for the day. "You know... the young flyer's competition is coming up soon... maybe you would like to join the competition?" Annie suggested. It was weird to hear Annie suggest I do something that didn't involve her. I had thought about doing the competition multiple times, last time I was in the competition I wound up in second place. This brat name Hot Head wound up beating me. I'll go into more detail about him later, just thinking about him annoys me. "I really think you should do it! After all you are such a great flyer!" Annie had watched me fly a lot, but all she can see is a blur, so I’m sure she is just saying that. If I really were so great I would have been first place last year... No... That was just beginner's luck! This year I’ll do it! I'll beat that Hot Head! Oh the things I could do with the reward bits!

Thanks to Annie I plan to join the young flyer's competition... I feel like I should do something now. She is the one that is motivating me to do it after all, I kiss her cheek and thank her as I continue to carry her. I used to be embarrassed when Annie climbed onto my back and made me carry her, but it's a lot safer for her. Maybe that's just me being overprotective. Hmmm, but back to the subject of doing something for Annie, I think a kiss isn't really enough, as I look around town it hit me, why don't I use the money to do something for Annie? After all I wouldn't win the competition if she hadn't motivated me. I'm already confident that I will win! I'm the son of two Wonderbolts, I’m so totally going to win! I know what I’ll do! Just to show my mom up, I’ll do a sonic rainboom. I'll show her that my life is better without her in it and prove it to her that I can be independent! That I don't need some annoying old hag to be telling me what to do, or that I’m lazy, or that I have no hope for the future. "Prism? You okay? Your wings are flared," Annie asked with concern. I fold my wings down and smile, telling her that I was just startled by something that caught my eye. I don't really know what Annie does while she is on my back, but she is often just either closing her eyes, or looking around. Not that there is anything else to do.

Getting into a flower field I set Annie down and begin to practice my flying skills, I can't really do the Sonic Rainboom on command, but I will get it down before the Young Flyer's Competition! I have a week to practice! I fly up high into the sky, first I’ll practice the hardest routines! Then I’ll work down to the easiest! That way if anything I can do the Sonic Rainboom to win! That's my key to winning!

After that days had passed, my daily routine consisted of sleep, eat, work, then practice, sleep wake up, then continue the cycle, I felt bad that I wasn't making time for Annie, but she looked like she didn't mind... so maybe it was fine? Whenever I saw her she would just smile at me, so maybe it was fine... but then again mares are a mystery.

The day after tomorrow is the day. I still haven't done the Sonic Rainboom. But that means nothing as long as I get it done by today or tomorrow. Out in the flower fields I practiced over and over and over, after exhausting myself I laid down onto the flowers and stared at the sky. "Why CAN'T I GET THIS RIGHT?!" I shout to the sky, almost as if I were expecting an answer. I can't remember the last time I was even mad at myself, but this was annoying, I lost track of how many times I failed.

"Oh my, my, my. No good, not good at all little Prism dolt," I hear a voice say. I look around, but to see nothing, looking closely at my surroundings I see a big sunflower... A sunflower with a face... "Why your mother was able to do a Sonic Rainboom as a filly, and on command when she was your age. Are you sure you're really her son?" Now remembering this voice I now know who it is.

"Uncle Discord, what exactly are you doing here?" I state, suddenly the flower transforms and takes shape of a long, tall, creature. This was not my real uncle, but I often called him many different things, but he is Discord. The embodiment of chaos itself. I admit he is fun, he is an awesome prankster, better than my mother, and Auntie Pinkie Pie combined.

"Why, I kept feeling that the sound barrier around this area was near breaking multiple times, and anything normal that breaks is just chaos to my ears~" Discord explains with a clap ," and stop calling me Uncle. It just sends shivers down my spine. I feel old..." Discord states as he pulls out a cane, suddenly changing shape, making him look senile. “I must say though, you do not have a knack for this do you? Where is that dear sweetheart of yours Annie? Isn't she always with you?" Confused as to how Discord knew before I could ask he stated," After all Dear young Fluttershy told me you two were inseparable! And I just had to make sure that my most favorite niece in all of Equestria was dating a respectable young lad like me~" I explain to Discord that I was practicing for the Young Flyer's Competition. "Well as I recall you lost last time?" Discord took a thinking pose sitting on some sort of fancy chair that came from nowhere. Telling Discord to get lost he slithers in front of me our faces touching, “Now, now, now Prism, my dear little colt." Ugh. I am not a colt. I'm a stallion. "I am here not just to visit Annie & Fluttershy, but for you too~" I cock a stare at him raising an eyebrow, "Why I even heard that you haven't talked to your moth-" I cover Discords mouth, but he licks my hoof, and up my foreleg... ew. Flicking the saliva off he states, "Fine! If you don't want my expertise in parent to child relationships I’ll just give you advice on your love relationship" Suddenly as he stated that a giant electronic heart appeared behind him, flashing. I ask him how in the wide, WIDE world of Equestria he could possibly help me in love especially when things are going fine. "Well EXCUSE ME! Well I only managed to marry the most GORGEOUS and Sunniest mare of all of Equestria~ and quite frankly I have been WATCHING YOU~ these past two days~ “singing his last sentence, it caught my attention when he stated that he had been watching me. ”You didn't notice because you were too high in the sky, but while Annie had been watching you she was very sad, she was watching you in the sky and could barely tell where you were! If it weren't for your mane and coat being such the colors they are you would be nearly invisible! With you being so high in the sky you become an even harder to see blur! Even when you aren't moving!" I explain that it was Annie's idea in the first place to have me join the competition. "Of course she wanted you to join! What Significant other wouldn't want their partner to have fun and be happy? She is obviously sad that she can't see your performance despite wanting you to perform"

"What? Wait, but Annie always watched me perform.... but... all she sees is a blur... ugh... Have I been too inconsiderate? I've been thinking of nothing, but work and this competition... Was I in the wrong somehow?" I mumble to myself, I look toward Discord who may have been making a valid point, and he was taking photos of my worried face... I smack the camera out of his claw, and give him the dirtiest look I can possibly give him. I sigh rubbing my head," If you got suggestions... I’m listening." Discord now throwing flowers into the air as fireworks explode into the sky began to prance around me.

"Oh what joy! What joy! I get to teach a lesson! Not a lesson in friendship~, but a lesson in romance! Now listen my young Prism," Discord suddenly flashed and I found myself sitting on a desk, as well as Discord sitting in a desk with an apple and a chalkboard, “Now. Romance is all about what you are willing to do for your loved one! Sacrifices must be made!" Discord explained. Sacrifices? That seems a little extreme. I open my mouth to ask a question, but Discord smacks a yard stick against the desk, "Nah ah, ah! Raise your hoof if you have a question." I reluctantly raise my hoof and Discord FINALLY answers, "Ah yes you! The handsome young gentlecolt right there." I open my mouth to answer, but Discord yet again slams the yardstick on my desk, "Nah ah, ah I was talking to him."

I look behind myself and see a Stallion with a brown coat, grey hair, a beard, and a tornado of sorts for a cutie mark. The pony with a familiar voice asks, “When is Lunch break? We have been here for like. 5 minutes. Isn't that enough time for class?"

Discord looked outraged, he slammed his yardstick onto the desk splitting the desk in half, “Now see here! You are here to learn! Not to complain!" Confused I ask who in the world that pony is, and the pony transformed... into another Discord. The Discords begin to argue among each other and I finally decide that this is taking too long. I get out my desk and start walking away from the fields. If I can talk to Discord about these romance problems, I can sure as Tartarus talk to Annie instead... but yet again Discord reappears in front of me, "Now to answer the question you didn't ask. How do I know? You don't ask? Well! All that is unsaid causes stress on the heart and Discord comes in the various shapes and sizes~ After all the -cord in Discord is the Latin root for heart! So disharmony with your heart is just the same as Discord in a way! Now to answer your unasked question, YES! Sacrifice! If there is one thing that all romances have in common is that love can't grow without sacrifice! Example! I gave up my evil ways for the love of my eternal life! Celestia!"

I may not had been the best student in class, but everypony knows that Discord used to be evil and had brought Disharmony across Equestria once or twice upon a time. His words did echo in my head though, it’s true. He sacrificed his evil ways and he and Celestia are happily married. But what could I possibly sacrifice for Annie that would make our love become stronger... Maybe I could give up today's practice so that we could go on a date that would surely make her happy. Besides one day without practice won't be the end of the world... Wait... the contest is the day after tomorrow! I can just take tomorrow off! This will give me a day to rest, while I get to spend time with Annie! It's perfect. I explain to Discord my thoughts and he states, "Well SURE you could do that if you wanted to be boring! But why sacrifice something simple... When you could sacrifice something more? What if I told you, there was something more... extravagant... that you could sacrifice to make her happy?

As Discord began to whisper into my ear, I grew shocked. "Is... is that even possible?" I ask. To which Discord simply laughed, his laugh beginning to echo throughout the hills. Lending out his claws to shake my hoof, I throw my hoof in without hesitation. If this sacrifice will ensure that Annie will be happy, then it’s worth doing.

"Well it's getting dark wouldn't you say?" Discord points out. I look at the sky and see it darkening... rather quickly actually. "My, my, my look at the time, I should be taking you home." Discord snaps his claws and suddenly I’m in bed with Annie.

I hold her close to my body, and kiss her forehead. "Goodnight Annie, love ya." Annie yawned and moaned. I can hear her slightly mumbling, but I’m just too tired to hear her, surely tomorrow... I’ll give her a good day. A day she won't forget.

Hmmmhmmhmmmhmmm hahahahahaha oh what joy! Lookie here I took over the author's computer! That's right all of you "People" I see you all confused, or perhaps you already guessed what's going to happen? Perhaps it's too obviooouuuusssss. Well SORRY but unfortunately i'm not the author nor am I the narrator now am I? Can't you all just be glad that the best Character in the series has FINALLY been mentioned? Some may say that Fluttershy is best pony or yada, yada, yada, but everypony... oh I’m sorry I mean "EVERYONE" Knows that I am the best throughout the show! Oops! I think the author sees me! Got to go! Tata for now! TTYL, BRB, LOL, and such!

Chapter 5: Nothing I wouldn't do

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"AAAAIIIIIII!" Suddenly hearing the loud screams of some pony I wake up startled, too dark to see.

"What?! What's going on!?" I ask yelling as I jump out of bed," Is it a thief?! A ninja?! A ninja thief?! Annie! Turn on the lamp! No wait I'll do it..." Moving my hooves around for the lamp at the side of our bed I suddenly hear Annie's voice answer me.

"That voice... That mane... Prism? Is that you?" Annie asks. I reply sarcastically that it was obviously me, after all how could she possibly mistake me for anypony else? Suddenly I feel my face being grabbed, suddenly feeling as if I am about to be faced with impact I close my eyes, bracing myself, but instead I am pushed down beneath a window frame. Feeling Annie's embrace, I hear her crying. Finally she had stopped crying. Asking her what was going on, I suddenly feel something in my gut. Clearing out my ears I ask her to say it again,” I... I can see you. You're more handsome than I imagined..." Holding her until she stopped crying, I thought to myself, what kind of miracle could have caused this? Wait could this have been the sacrifice Discord was talking about? Then whatever I sacrificed must have given Annie her sight right? Suddenly something occurred to me something that made me feel stupid, but worried at the same time. I had asked Annie how she was able to see in the darkness... Which prompted her to say, “What are you talking about? It's morning. The sun is up pretty high. Can't you tell?"

Suddenly i find myself speechless. Unsure of what to say, much less think. My mind became blank. Annie had always been able to see blurs because she had her unicorn magic... But I am not a unicorn, I’m completely blind, all I see is darkness. Almost ready to scream from the shock of losing my eyesight I think to myself, “If Annie sees that I sacrificed my eyesight for her to see, then she will feel guilty and sad over this... I need to keep it a secret." Looking around I see, I am truly blind right now. Somehow I have to talk to Discord. But right now I’m gonna have to tell her that I’m blind. After all I can't exactly hide it... And I’m gonna have to keep her from finding out about the sacrificial conversation I had with Discord. Thinking I ask, "Hey Annie, where is Auntie Fluttershy? Wouldn't you love to see her?" Almost instantly I feel Annie's body leaving mine, and hear the sounds of her dashing down the stairs. Feeling around the floor I suddenly feel a familiar presence on my shoulder, Rain my pet sugar glider. I begin to explain to Rain, "Hey Rain, I’m actually blind right now, I can't tell you how, but I can't see. Do you think you could be my eyes for a while?”... Awaiting her answer I ask," Did you nod?" Suddenly hearing a squeak I feel that she was saying yes in a way. Making my way out of the room I feel Rain tugging on my left and right ear, probably telling me to go either left or right. Feeling the wall with my hooves I hear Annie and Auntie Fluttershy crying, running down the hall and down the stairs I come to realize something... Blind ponies should probably not run down stairs... Before I know it I find myself laying on my back and out of breath," ARGH... Is... Ugh... Is everything... okay?" I ask gasping for air.

Feeling myself getting picked up from a small frame I suddenly feel something... My sense of smell... This is Annie picking me up. I'm pretty sure it is. "Annie? Is that you?" I ask.

Suddenly hearing Rain's squeaking I hear Auntie Fluttershy's conversation with her. "Prism is... Blind?!" Auntie Fluttershy must have been very shocked from the sound of her voice. Suddenly Auntie Fluttershy screamed, "DISCORD!" Almost instantly I hear the voice of Discord.

"WHY HELLO THERE MY DEAR FLUTTERSHY! Why you feel as light as a feather, and just as young as the day I met you~! How have you been my dear?" Discord yells. Suddenly feeling a cold chill, Auntie Fluttershy had asked him about what he had done to Annie, Discord began to explain ,"Well I had been thinking in my thinking tree, why yes I was, I thought and wondered, HOW AS AN UNCLE have I not checked out Prism to make sure he truly loved Annie? After all he does have QUITE the history with mare's, that what's her name... Whirlwind, Crystal Clarity or Claire as you call her, uhhhhmmm hold on let me check my book, I’m sure there's more, I think he had a date with that Amber miss, but just between me and ever pony, he got nowhere hahaha~ not quite the lady charmer you thought you were are you Prism~?" I suddenly feel him nudging me, and suddenly I feel a glare, coming at me as I am suddenly punched... I think that's Annie. Suddenly I hear her whisper to me that I had explaining to do later... Oh what great fun I’m gonna have... Suddenly Discord continued to explain ,"Well gave him some advice on love and said, in order to make love blossom you must-" Not listening to anymore of this I dive at the sound of Discord's voice, but crash into a table that was behind him. Discord continued to explain as if nothing happened,” I told him in order to make love stronger SACRIFICE IS REQUIRED! So I looked deeeeeeep down into his heart, to see what exactly he was willing to sacrifice to Annie to make her happy and I couldn't had been more shocked!" Suddenly I feel all the attention of every pony's gazes at me. "Now the stress on one's heart is a disharmony of one's own soul, so I was easily able to see into his heart, and he was actually willing to sacrifice... HIS WHOLE BEING! That's right mares and gentle colts! He would have given his life for her happiness! I thought it'd be funny to do a loophole with this and just make Annie and Prism switch bodies for a day, but I decided to go a more... REFORMED... route. I basically just switched their eye sight! It should only last a week or so, no refunds, exchanges, or early returns. I was quite shocked really while in his heart, and hear I thought he was just some stallion trying to take advantage of the kindness of you two but he genuinely loves Annie~ While I was in there I had also heard the most embarrassing of thoughts Prism had thought of! Shall I recite them?"

Reaching out to the voice of Discord I beg him to stop talking, “Please stop! THIS IS WAY TOO EMBARRASSING!" I felt my face heat from the stares I couldn't see. "Please just stop talking Discord..." I ask. Covering my face I suddenly feel a kiss on my cheek and the embrace of some pony. From the smell I could tell it was Annie. Then I felt another pony's body, I think it was Auntie Fluttershy.

"You did such a wonderful thing for my daughter... I didn't even know switching eye sight was possible. I would have done it for Annie in a heartbeat, and yet you had beat me to it. You are just such a wonderful stallion," Auntie Fluttershy spoke to me with such emotion I felt more embarrassed. "I just can't believe you sacrificed the young flyer's competition! That was such a big thing you did for Annie." Suddenly the thought came to mind... I'm going to miss the young flyer's competition?! ... Oh well... It's a small price to pay for Annie's kindness.

Suddenly I feel Annie's embrace leaving mine, stomping of the stairs, and the slam of a door. Annie must have just realized what I had truly done. Even I didn't know I was going to miss the competition, but even so I feel I should talk to her. Turning to Auntie Fluttershy I tell her that I’ll go talk to Annie and Rain began to lead me up the stairs. Knocking on the door I ask, “Annie, you in there?" Silence filled the hallway with no response. Hearing the sounds of Discord giggling and the hushing of Auntie Fluttershy's words, I continue to talk to Annie. "Are you okay Annie? Let's talk about this. I really don't mind missing the competition! I don't really care about it anyway! I only decided to join because you said I should."

Suddenly feeling Auntie Fluttershy tug at me I explain I have to talk to Annie now so she won't be sad. "I understand Prism, but you were actually talking to the bathroom door... Not Annie's door..." Auntie Fluttershy explained. Suddenly feeling heat go to my face I cover my eyes.

"I heard what you said..." Annie stated. "Am I being too controlling? Am I actually just controlling all that you had done lately just because of what I say? And now I took away exactly what I had told you to do, like a child that couldn't decide whether or not she wanted something to happen or not..." I explain to her that she had spoken nonsense, I did what I did because I wanted to do it to take her on a wonderful date, and suddenly she responded ,"So now you are just doing everything you do because of me..." Ugh this is why I didn't want her finding out. I just know this drama could have been prevented. I explain to her that I am not doing this merely because of her, but because I want her to be happy. After all, ever since we became a couple, her happiness became my happiness. Isn't that what every pony strives for when they find that very special somepony? Sure enough I was going to join the competition, because she suggested it, but it was also for me, but I was willing to give her anything, and giving her my eyesight for a week is nothing. I will get my eyes after a week, and quite frankly the young flyer's competition comes by every year, soon i'll have to compete in the flyer's competition. I have currently no life plan's that that do not involve her. I have no idea what I want to do for an occupation, I just want what I think will make us both happy, not just her. I may be devoting myself to her, but I am also devoting myself to so much more. If I can't get a job that pays enough bits, how would I support... well... children someday without a proper job, and that if I don't explore different things I may not find that job I truly will enjoy? Annie opened the door," You were thinking about children already?"

Discord's voice could suddenly be heard, “OH YES! THIS IS EXACTLY THE ENTERTAINMENT I HAVE MISSED! This is just like a chick flick. Oh my, my, my I have stepped into a gold mine!" Suddenly I heard Discord's voice being muffled. Turning to Annie I state that I had indeed been thinking that far ahead.

"I want more for us than what we have now. Children can wait, but it ... May... Happen eventually. I didn't want to talk to you about all that I had been feeling, because it was embarrassing... But I guess in a real relationship you have to be able to talk about your special somepony about anything no matter how embarrassing it is... But I was just scared that I would scare you off talking about children since we only just really started dating... I didn't want you to think that I was some psycho..." I explain to Annie. Suddenly I hear the door opening.

"You won't... Hate me at all for missing the competition?" Annie asks.

To which I reply in confidence," why in the world would I hate her over something so small." From listening to Discord she should already know... I tell her, “There is nothing I wouldn't do for you. In this lifetime, the next, and for anything that would allow us to live together. If we were to reincarnate, I would find you and love you, I could be the smallest of critters, and you could be the biggest of dragons, and I would still love you. There is nothing in this world I wouldn't do for you." I push the door open and hug Annie, kissing her I feel her flinch away.

"That's my eye Prism..." Annie explains, giggling and kissing me.

Suddenly Discord appeared behind us and whispered in my ear,"See? I told you sacrifice makes love grow stronger!" Rolling my eyes at Discord I shake my head. I'm sure things would have been fine regardless of whether I chose to sacrifice something or not. I do feel Annie and I have grown closer though, with that in my head I thank Discord, and lead Annie out of the house to see town.

"Prism!" Annie yells catching my attention, despite me being right beside her. I feel a kiss on my cheek and she tells me, “There is nothing in this world I wouldn't do for you either." I smile, and walk her down the road to town.

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Suddenly I feel Annie's embrace leaving mine, stomping of the stairs, and the slam of a door. Annie must have just realized what I had truly done. Even I didn't know I was going to miss the competition, but even so I feel I should talk to her. Turning to Auntie Fluttershy I tell her that I’ll go talk to Annie and Rain began to lead me up the stairs. Knocking on the door I ask, “Annie, you in there?" Silence filled the hallway with no response. Hearing the sounds of Discord giggling and the hushing of Auntie Fluttershy's words, I continue to talk to Annie. "Doooooooo you wanna build a snowcolt?" I suddenly hear the opening of the door, the sounds of steps advancing towards me, and a smack at the back of my head.

Chapter 6: No longer Taboo?!

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Ah... It's been three days. I really did miss that competition... But Annie is happy seeing the world so that makes it all the more worth it. With Rain guiding me, I can properly go about my day without my eyes. Although Rain sometimes does tend to be distracted time to time... I almost got the hang of going down stairs though! I admit that it's kind of tough walking down stairs with no eyes, I can only wonder what Annie had to go through. But then again, at least she was able to see color, I can only see darkness. Tomorrow is supposed to be payday, but ever since I traded my vision with Annie, she had been doing my work. I feel a little emasculated, having Annie do my job, but she seems to enjoy it.

Ever since the day we traded vision, I had been kinda bored lately. All I really have to do is sleep, and hang out with Annie. I haven't seen any pony since I went around showing Annie the town. Cotton Candy & Del were pretty psyched about it. Starburst, T, Nidra, Claire, and Illusion should be coming down soon this week. Annie had written to them telling them about what had happened. Frankly I thought they would have been here sooner, but I suppose they are busy. T & Nidra should be coming by today actually. Being blind isn't that fun, but when I think about how happy Annie is, I suck it up and learn to deal with it. "A stallion must always put his girl ahead of himself, even if it means letting her win a race," my dad Soarin would often say. I guess he was always trying to prep me for dating. In the midst of my thoughts, I ask Rain to guide me outside, and I lay in a patch of flowers waiting for Annie to be free from work, until suddenly I feel a belly flop on my back. Annie is back, just in time!

"Hello beautiful I must say you look great today," I say joke intended, rolling over atop of her and give her a passionate kiss. Rain suddenly began to smack my head and nose, I guess she is jealous that i'm giving Annie so much attention. Breaking the kiss, I feel something... "Oh nice, you changed your hairstyle! What's the occasion? You smell nice today, is that a new perfume? It smells like frosting!" To no reply I feel around for Annie's forehead ,"Wow you are hot, and i'm talking temperature, c'mon that kiss wasn't much was it?"

"C-c-c...Could you please... get off me..." Suddenly at that moment I had come to a realization. Why things were so awkward. Why Annie wasn't speaking to me... That voice wasn't Annie's... It was Cotton Candy's. Yelling I flap my wings away from her, getting off her, only to trip and fall into the creak in front of the cottage.

"C-Candy?! Wha... What are you doing?!" I yell at Candy, oh no... NO! I worked hard to make my love points with Annie go up and now I do something like this! I... Am I a cheater? Wait no I didn't know! "What am I gonna do?! Annie is going to kill me!" I start shouting. Candy pulls me out of the river and attempt to calm me down, but I'm too stressed out to calm down. Is this what I get for complaining about being blind? Is this some sort of karma for eating Annie's desert without telling her?! Oh no... Candy began to explain that she had come to hang out since I had been complaining that I was bored. Also that she had been planning to prank Annie now that she isn't blind, then it dawned on me. I have to prank Annie. I grab Candy's shoulders and tell her," Listen. Annie has always complained that we never pranked her because we were being 'discriminate' because she was blind. But she will be incredibly happy if we prank her that will give us the perfect chance during that happiness to tell her!"

"I dunno... Wouldn't it make more sense to tell her, then prank her? Cause then we can make her happy after she got mad." Candy suggested. No I don't think that's a good idea I tell her. To me it makes more sense to tell some pony bad news while they are happy to make it seem less bad. Rather than angering her then making her happy with a prank, because then she will just become more angry. Suddenly I hear Annie's voice. I whisper to Candy to act casual.

"Prism! I'm done with work! I got my pay early so how about I treat you to a date for once... Oh hi Candy! Nice to see you again! Uhmmm... Prism? Why are you wearing sun glasses?" Annie was completely oblivious to what was going on, and I plan to keep it that way. Alright I can do this!

"Prism and I kissed!" Candy shouted at the top of her.. OW!
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"That isn't what happened! Quit trying to lie to the readers," Annie commands. Rubbing the back of my head I continue the story.
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Knowing the fact that Annie was around I pulled out my sunglasses and put them over my eyes, little did I know that it was a Tell (Poker term for a trait or action that signifies a bluff or lie) which Annie had quickly taken notice of Annie questioned why I was wearing sun glasses and calmly I admitted," CANDY AND I KISSED!" Feeling the hole that I had just sunk myself into I could feel the dirt of guilt burying me alive. Candy who was sitting beside me had been awfully quiet. I felt the quietness hurt me, Annie wasn't talking at all, and frankly it was scaring me.

Then suddenly Annie asked in a not so cheerful mood," Is this some sort of prank? Because it’s not funny." Her words wounded me and I began to feel the emotional hole I was in grow deeper and deeper. I began to sweat and admitted it to being an accident, and explained that I thought Candy was her. Annie offered to forgive me. But under one condition... "So who is the better kisser?" Annie asked. Suddenly an entirely new feeling overwhelmed me, it was bad enough that Annie was mad, but now I have the potential to piss off Candy. Do I really have to do this? If I say Annie is better, I could lose a friend... If I say Candy then I'll lose the love of my life. Oh god.... I sound like that one dude from How I Met Your.... What was that show called again? Anyhow now is not the time to be thinking about what I sound like. Okay, if I lie I'm screwed either way, so I should focus on telling the truth.

"Annie... Well, I was more of the kisser, than her being the kisser so I didn't really see how well Candy kisses. So I would have to say that you are the better kisser," I explained. Annie was unimpressed, she called my answer a wussy answer.

"Alright. Candy. Kiss him," Annie stated broadly. To some this would be a blessing, but to me this may as well be my grave. "Prism you're gonna do nothing, you will be kissed and do nothing." I salute Annie due to the command, but then disagree with being kissed. But I feel Anne holding my face, and I feel a piercing glare poking through me. I may die today. If I die, bury me in.... Wait no. I don't like that song. Ahem. In any case I feel Annie's hooves leave mine. Candy for some reason easily agreed to this, I wonder if she had some sort of feelings for me or something. Not that I'd blame her. After all what mare could resist me? Suddenly I feel my lips being assaulted, oh geez my tongue too. Candy is freaking wild. Why in the world is she trying so hard?! Wait a minute... this feeling... This isn't Candy.

"Annie? What are you doing?" I ask. Annie surprised to hear me call her name, began to laugh. Then shortly I heard Candy's laugh.

"Candy never kissed you, you silly colt!" Annie shouted. I don't believe it. I ask her about earlier before she arrived," Yep that was me! I was the one who you kissed, but it was Candy's body you were embracing!" My face begins to heat up, I could cook pancakes with the heat my face is generating right now. Suddenly coming to a realization I turn to where I believe Candy to be and shout at her. We had agreed never to prank Annie, because she was blind, so why is it she pranked me even though I am currently blind. Annie had then explained," It was my idea! You always said it was taboo even though I said I wanted you guys to prank me, so now you see how it feels to be blind and pranked! Was it so bad?" Words failed me. I had kept my mouth shut, I don't need to say that I was embarrassed. I'll just end up making myself look worse than I already do... Then I came to another realization Rain smacking me earlier... She was in on the joke. She was supposed to be my eyes and she went along with the prank... Annie and Candy began to laugh "with me" and supposedly not at me. One thing is for sure, I'm getting them back. After all if anything I have discovered something new today. I learned that the pranks I always wanted to do are no longer taboo.

Love Is Blind: A Story of PrismXAnnie

by Shattered Heart

Prologue: Chapter 0: Where it all started

Chapter 1: Rainbows.. The Reason I love them is...

Chapter 2: Secrets... What am I hiding?

Chapter 3: Home... Where Exactly?

Chapter 4: What Makes Love Strongest?

Chapter 5: Nothing I wouldn't do

Chapter 6: No longer Taboo?!