[FlutterPie fluff oneshot] Taking place in the Ask Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie universe, the two ponies are kept awake by an intense thunderstorm. Fluttershy is terrified, but Pinkie Pie helps her through it, in the end bringing their emotional commitment even higher than before and uncovering a new layer of the power of friendship. This story was partially inspired by my own difficulties with astraphobia (fear of thunder and lightning). Special thanks to SpeccySY for letting me use his tumblr's universe. The title is taken from a line in the song "Let Love Bleed Red" by Sleeping with Sirens.

Pinkie Pie has been recruited by Princess Celestia herself to fill in for a sick tuba player for the upcoming orchestra concert in Canterlot. But when she's having trouble with some of the music, the only one who can help her is... Fluttershy?

The mere thought of Pinkie Pie having a day where nothing happens threw wide the Pancelestial Passages to Pinksanity and produced this tall tale of culinary adventures and true love instead! -- In other words, Pinkie Pie invites Fluttershy over for pasta and wheatballs. Grab a fork and join in, the sauce is about to get real!

Also on: Equestria Daily and Deviant Art

"Fluttershy has never been the most confident of ponies; so, when she finds herself introduced to some new feelings for one of her closest, longtime friends, she's understandably unwilling to act for fear of losing a friend.

Of course, Fluttershy has friends, new and old, that won't let her let the opportunity pass her by.
Some that simply can't bear to see the seeds of love go unsown in the pegasus.
After all, sometimes all a pony needs is some gentle nudging."
(Story Image by Noel)

Bite-Sized Description
A bit of shippy nonsense featuring Fluttershy and a twist. (Spoiler: It's changelings. Always changelings.)

MIND THE GAP: This story is under renovation.

Pinkie Pie, a rambunctious, loud, party animal.
Fluttershy, a quiet, peace-loving animal lover.

Two polar-opposites. Two best friends. Two lovers.

Fluttershy has a crush on Pinkie Pie. She goes to some of her friends for advice. It turns out wooing an energetic pink party pony isn't quite as straightforward as she hoped.